Exploring Leeds
I didn’t know much about Leeds initially, except for the used-to-be almighty Leeds United – a football club.
My flight landed in Heathrow Airport, London and I went to Leeds by train from Kings Cross. The whole journey from Ipoh to Leeds took more than 24 hours!
So here I am, going around Leeds at the moment and it’s very fascinating to be in a different place for the first time.
The structures there are quite amazing.
Most of them are built with bricks which are better quality. That’s why you don’t see them covering up the bricks with an extra layer of cement.
It’s cold out here, about 3° to 5° during the Winter season, and usually people dress up into thicker clothes, clothes which will make them feel warm and comfy inside.
But there are amusing people around there too.
Blue and red spidermen? Looks like these superheroes can really withstand the coldness.
Later on, I’ve the chance to look around the University of Leeds.
The university doesn’t have a proper campus boundary – most of the faculties, classes and offices are located in different buildings.
In this row of buildings, there are professors’ offices and seminar rooms. I’d think they are a part of the city if I wasn’t told so.
Parkinson Building is one of University of Leeds’ properties. You know, the place I got a photo with when I greeted everyone from England?
These stairs are called the Parkinson Steps. Students hang out here when the semester is in progress. Some waiting for friends, enjoying the sun, smoking, making out (I think) and so on.
Inside the Parkinson Building, there is a library, mainly used by the students and lecturers.
It’s called the Brotherton Library.
The architecture inside is rather fascinating. Looks kinda like a modern version of Coliseum.
Anyway, to go around the city of Leeds, there are free city buses that can take you to different locations.
How nice. Free stuff! You don’t get free buses back in Malaysia, do you?
It can accommodate up to 30 passengers and it has a special place for a wheelchair too. In fact, there are many senior citizens using the bus services to get around. You’ll see people offering their seats willingly over here.
However, the free city buses only take to limited locations around the city. Therefore, if you want to head out from the city center, you’ll need to board charged buses.
A ride can cost £2 (RM11.20) averagely, depending on where you’re heading to. Yeah damn expensive I know. But if you want, you can always walk. =)
The currency here is in Pound Sterling (duh!) so converting the price to Malaysian Ringgit (RM) might give you an expensive shock!
Nevertheless, if you wanna enjoy shopping here, don’t convert! Just buy and worry about the money when you’re back in Malaysia.
Alternatively, you can always spend at Poundland. Yes! Everything is just £1, or RM5.60. Cheap right? But don’t expect things like branded stuffs lah…
I always go around in search of amusing scenes and stuffs. Can’t really find any FAIL English around here since the main language here is English. Obviously.
But hey, this is the Weak Bridge. It’s weak, you wanna cross it?
And there’s another sighting…
Try pronouncing the house’s name!
Yes, FALK HOUSE!
Anyway, updates might be slow as I need to find time to do so.
So that’s all for now. Stay tuned! =)
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I think the best way to enjoy your stay in Leeds/England is to actually work part-time there. I went to London long time ago, food there is actually quite reasonable (Espec fish n chips). Unfortunately, Chinese food is very expensive and its not nice at all. Some even scold you if you fail to finish your food! I’ll always stick to their western cuisine and drink lots of milk :).
Enjoy yourself. I love the parks there.
hongaun on 15 December, 2009 at 12:17 AMhuhu, seems like you’re enjoying ur time there!
the blue/red spiderman seems like quite a duo. xD are they there for shopping or show or woot?
and gosh, RM11.70 for a bus ride?! you can kill me now. T__T expensive betul!!
i’ll second my thoughts for holiday in England, lol
Grey on 15 December, 2009 at 12:20 AMnice^^
BryantLiow on 15 December, 2009 at 12:23 AMGreat to know you are enjoying yrself there… interested me stuffs are the poundland and the nice building architecture around.
Pikey on 15 December, 2009 at 12:28 AMGreat..beautiful place..nice architectural buildings..lovely scenery..
wenn on 15 December, 2009 at 12:38 AMHv a nice time there..
wenn on 15 December, 2009 at 12:42 AM:O what can u buy with 1 pound? lol
Louis on 15 December, 2009 at 12:46 AMLOL…I almost forgot there’s a football club called Leeds United xD
Tony Wan on 15 December, 2009 at 12:47 AMGreetings from S’pore! Hey.. have a real good holidays and do post up more updates abt Leeds :)
Keng Huei on 15 December, 2009 at 1:37 AMBtw, why did you choose this place ya..just wondering :P
enjoy your trip. waiting for more updates! =)
Nabil on 15 December, 2009 at 1:45 AMEnjoy your trip ken =) keep us updated :P
Tiffany on 15 December, 2009 at 2:10 AMu r now in leeds?
i m in nottingham now
chia wei on 15 December, 2009 at 2:27 AMIs ur jetlag ok now?
It’s getting better now. Thanks! =)
kelvin on 15 December, 2009 at 2:29 AMSo nice….. =)) I’ve never been to UK.
Calvin Ken Lee on 15 December, 2009 at 2:43 AMnice =)
TummyRumble on 15 December, 2009 at 3:17 AMi love the building design~~
xiao mei on 15 December, 2009 at 4:32 AMpraying hard so that i can be there someday~ hehe
cool, do enjoy ur stay…
make sure u have necesssities like gloves, scarves n snow caps… i went out yesterday without a scarf n i now have a cold n sore throat…
if you buy branded stuff, trust me they’re worth all the money u spend…even if you convert, they will still be reasonably cheaper than the price of the same hing in malaysia coz malaysia has among the highest import duty tax…and u’ll own the bragging right that you got the from the UK itself=p
have a good stay =)
idzwan on 15 December, 2009 at 5:03 AMLove the UK! So cultured…old and new, side by side! Much nicer than Oz…or NZ!
suituapui on 15 December, 2009 at 7:46 AMcepat-cepat post about harewood!! i got so many pictures which i never posted.. wanna see if what you saw was similar to what i saw!
wend on 15 December, 2009 at 7:55 AMerrr sambung study ka bro?
jairo on 15 December, 2009 at 8:19 AMnice view.. thanks for sharing….
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sharinginfoz on 15 December, 2009 at 8:32 AMWow. That’s cold. I wouldn’t be able to stay there longer with that kind of temperature. And weird people are everywhere, don’t you think so? Hehehe.
willie on 15 December, 2009 at 8:42 AMall the best bro!
ikanstim on 15 December, 2009 at 9:22 AMi wonder how can they make a bus foc? their economy must be damn goood
hey,malaysia also got kedai rm2 okay!
aidi-safuan on 15 December, 2009 at 9:23 AMhehe
I stopped over at Leeds many years ago. But limited to the bus station only. Thanks for sharing
Borneo Falcon on 15 December, 2009 at 9:32 AMso nice!
what are u doing there?
travel? or work huh?
Traveling. =)
annant on 15 December, 2009 at 9:33 AMwoww….kewl! i luv travelling! the last pic showed tht u got somethin thre! shopping????..haha
akufrazi on 15 December, 2009 at 10:13 AMnice pics bro… hehe
junsern on 15 December, 2009 at 10:29 AMso…..sudah pergi kampung orang puteh i see…..lolz. its been a while since i was last here bro. how are things?? nice pictures….dun forget to snap on some chicks for us to drool over ya….hehehehe. cheers and god bless :)
calvinso on 15 December, 2009 at 10:41 AMSo someone’s gonna continue studies in Leeds, hey?
JG on 15 December, 2009 at 11:47 AMHave a nice stay and enjoy your study in Leeds.
zuiyanhong on 15 December, 2009 at 12:22 PMnice man…hope one day i can also travel…hehehe
amat on 15 December, 2009 at 12:23 PMwat a good place at england
nikel on 15 December, 2009 at 12:26 PMwow! that’s interesting! lucky you, get to go there! i’m stuck at home haha. looking forward to more posts on your trip :)
dhar on 15 December, 2009 at 1:37 PMblue/red spiderman lollll xD
Manju on 15 December, 2009 at 1:58 PMi knowwwww! converting from the pound is such a kill-joy >_<
super nice!!!!~ :) y nvr bring me along?
kath on 15 December, 2009 at 2:11 PMwah bro…u study there ah…very nice uni leh…chun ler…
via on 15 December, 2009 at 2:53 PMOh! You are in Leeds! Missed so many of your posts! OK, will back track now : )
foongpc on 15 December, 2009 at 2:56 PMI like those bricks buildings. Nice!
Wow! You bumped into superheroes? Haha!
Wow! A mini Coliseum in the library? Cool!
I think I’ll be afraid to cross that “weak” bridge! LOL!
LOL to Falk House! Nice name! : )
foongpc on 15 December, 2009 at 3:01 PMSo expensive le things there…I can’t afford :p
uLi on 15 December, 2009 at 3:29 PMwow..looks like a fun trip :D
Cavin on 15 December, 2009 at 3:39 PMI love their buildings :). Always amuses me… their structure… their looks…
Looks like you are enjoying yourself there… yes don’t convert first! else you will never get anything :p.
ladyviral on 15 December, 2009 at 5:06 PMI am not a football fans as well
Chris on 15 December, 2009 at 5:27 PMnice place. i wish i can go travel around the world someday :)
have long will this vacation of yours be?
catherine on 15 December, 2009 at 5:29 PMCool dude…apasal tak ajak..hehehehe…
Azharramli on 15 December, 2009 at 5:38 PMOMG!!!!! You’re in Leeds!!!!!
AtelierGal on 15 December, 2009 at 5:40 PMhow i wish to go for a trip now……
bErsErkEr on 15 December, 2009 at 5:57 PMit’s so nice to visit other places other than the town you stay in….
BUT I DUN EVEN HAVE A PASSPORT!!!!
I wanna visit that library. :)
prosti on 15 December, 2009 at 6:07 PMWow! Looks like you really enjoy your trip there.
Elaine on 15 December, 2009 at 8:01 PMhey man! u in london??i am goin thr next week for christmas…to croydon..man, so nice for u!!
aaronlai on 16 December, 2009 at 12:08 AMGreetings from Moscow. Come to Moscow and visit Kinn(diy camera bag) and I lar.. we’ll welcome you to our apartment. It’s a whole different experience here !!
Cheers.
moscowkien on 16 December, 2009 at 1:35 AMso nice! i wish i can go to UK someday.
btw until now also i cant find yr chat box. >.<
samantha on 16 December, 2009 at 2:32 AMif only malaysia got buses like that one. i wudnt mind paying extra for the trip.
nn on 16 December, 2009 at 4:34 AMso you are in leeds now? it’s pretty cold these days…stay warm ya
fufu on 16 December, 2009 at 6:25 AMwat r u doing in Leeds? eheheh
manglish on 16 December, 2009 at 7:52 AMwei.. u r gonna be staying in Leeds or are u coming down to London anytime soon? Wanna meet up before i go home? I am leaving on Sunday ady! So if u wanna meet up, thurs or fri would be perfect! Email me ok? I will wait for ur reply :)
wen pink on 16 December, 2009 at 9:13 AMwhen u coming back? What you doing there? research? or holiday? or working?
CHVoon on 16 December, 2009 at 4:53 PMthat’s cool! i have a fren studying there in the University of Leeds, doing medicine though. hehe..nice place! :D
Gabriel on 16 December, 2009 at 8:32 PMwow… jealous laa…
phatgurl on 17 December, 2009 at 1:28 AMu are having fun in the cold weather whereas we are stuck in humidity here.
the prices are soooo….
Jz on 17 December, 2009 at 10:21 AMshop more plo0x xD
did u watch the leeds fc soccer game?
via on 18 December, 2009 at 1:58 AMDo join MASSOC – the Malaysian and Singaporean Student Society. You will meet plenty of country men there. By the way, met my three daughters there?
WilliamTing on 18 December, 2009 at 2:30 PMenvy envy! Happy Holidays!
shereen on 19 December, 2009 at 9:58 AMUniversity of Leeds!… Oooo…
WillyC on 19 December, 2009 at 1:33 PMWAH!!! I also want to go….!!! JEALOUS already!
stefanie0724 on 19 December, 2009 at 9:22 PM*SCREAMS*
Nice picture taken!! nice place indeed !!
ninehitz on 20 December, 2009 at 2:06 PMhi ken..so r u intending to study there? aaron is going to london next tuesday.. maybe u can contact him up? :)
claire on 20 December, 2009 at 10:45 PMThere are free buses here in Cyberjaya. Mostly to transport students and employees around the area.
Fenson on 21 December, 2009 at 1:42 AMfuahhh~ go Paris ha?? nice capture dude… and good coverage! :) some “ole2″ for me?? aharkz!
Shahroll Photo on 21 December, 2009 at 12:35 PMThe old and new of Leed!
yoon see on 22 December, 2009 at 11:04 AMExcellent sharing and you look great!
I love the pictures taken by you. All the pictures make me want to go Leeds too. May I know which camera that you used to shoot those pictures?
I’m using Canon 1000D. =)
Lee | Money4Invest on 22 December, 2009 at 11:45 AMCannot wait to go to London already!
TOLANIC on 23 December, 2009 at 12:58 PMwow. i missed leeds! things havent changed that much since like.. 10 years ago? i used to go schooling there when my dad was doing his further studies. :D
belle on 28 February, 2010 at 12:22 AM