Dec 15 2009
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! =)
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.
huhu, 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
nice^^
Great to know you are enjoying yrself there… interested me stuffs are the poundland and the nice building architecture around.
Great..beautiful place..nice architectural buildings..lovely scenery..
Hv a nice time there..
:O what can u buy with 1 pound? lol
LOL…I almost forgot there’s a football club called Leeds United xD
Greetings from S’pore! Hey.. have a real good holidays and do post up more updates abt Leeds :)
Btw, why did you choose this place ya..just wondering :P
enjoy your trip. waiting for more updates! =)
Enjoy your trip ken =) keep us updated :P
u r now in leeds?
i m in nottingham now
Is ur jetlag ok now?
It’s getting better now. Thanks! =)
So nice….. =)) I’ve never been to UK.
nice =)
i love the building design~~
praying 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 =)
Love the UK! So cultured…old and new, side by side! Much nicer than Oz…or NZ!
cepat-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!
errr sambung study ka bro?
nice view.. thanks for sharing….
jom buffered earnings..
http://sharinginfoz.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-14th-nuffnang-buffered-earning.html
Wow. 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.
all the best bro!
i wonder how can they make a bus foc? their economy must be damn goood
hey,malaysia also got kedai rm2 okay!
hehe
I stopped over at Leeds many years ago. But limited to the bus station only. Thanks for sharing
so nice!
what are u doing there?
travel? or work huh?
Traveling. =)
woww….kewl! i luv travelling! the last pic showed tht u got somethin thre! shopping????..haha
nice pics bro… hehe
so…..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 :)
So someone’s gonna continue studies in Leeds, hey?
Have a nice stay and enjoy your study in Leeds.
nice man…hope one day i can also travel…hehehe
wat a good place at england
wow! that’s interesting! lucky you, get to go there! i’m stuck at home haha. looking forward to more posts on your trip :)
blue/red spiderman lollll xD
i knowwwww! converting from the pound is such a kill-joy >_<
super nice!!!!~ :) y nvr bring me along?
wah bro…u study there ah…very nice uni leh…chun ler…
Oh! You are in Leeds! Missed so many of your posts! OK, will back track now : )
I 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! : )
So expensive le things there…I can’t afford :p
wow..looks like a fun trip :D
I 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.
I am not a football fans as well
nice place. i wish i can go travel around the world someday :)
have long will this vacation of yours be?
Cool dude…apasal tak ajak..hehehehe…
OMG!!!!! You’re in Leeds!!!!!
how i wish to go for a trip now……
it’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. :)
Wow! Looks like you really enjoy your trip there.
hey man! u in london??i am goin thr next week for christmas…to croydon..man, so nice for u!!
Greetings 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.
so nice! i wish i can go to UK someday.
btw until now also i cant find yr chat box. >.<
if only malaysia got buses like that one. i wudnt mind paying extra for the trip.
so you are in leeds now? it’s pretty cold these days…stay warm ya
wat r u doing in Leeds? eheheh
wei.. 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 :)
when u coming back? What you doing there? research? or holiday? or working?
that’s cool! i have a fren studying there in the University of Leeds, doing medicine though. hehe..nice place! :D
wow… jealous laa…
u are having fun in the cold weather whereas we are stuck in humidity here.
the prices are soooo….
shop more plo0x xD
did u watch the leeds fc soccer game?
Do join MASSOC – the Malaysian and Singaporean Student Society. You will meet plenty of country men there. By the way, met my three daughters there?
envy envy! Happy Holidays!
University of Leeds!… Oooo…
WAH!!! I also want to go….!!! JEALOUS already!
*SCREAMS*
Nice picture taken!! nice place indeed !!
hi ken..so r u intending to study there? aaron is going to london next tuesday.. maybe u can contact him up? :)
There are free buses here in Cyberjaya. Mostly to transport students and employees around the area.
fuahhh~ go Paris ha?? nice capture dude… and good coverage! :) some “ole2″ for me?? aharkz!
The old and new of Leed!
Excellent 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. =)
Cannot wait to go to London already!
wow. 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