So, the conference I left Helsinki early for happened. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the actual conference. No one reason - well one embarrassing one - but mostly a myrid of little ones. Including being over-tired, ill, and a little overwhelmed by London. Sort of disappointed, but once stomach settled  - it was too late to go to conference by then - I had a blast wondering the streets of Covent Garden. Although now my feet hurt - really hurt - but it was so worth it. I think I have a slightly skewed version of London in my head now. It was blues skies, warm and bustling and everybody was friendly and having fun. And there were squirrels. Although my aversion to clothes shopping remains, I did buy a few CDs (Decemberists, PJ Harvey, and another one… which I forget), and a book (”World of Slum” by Mike Davis - I think).

As if one conference/seminar/course wasn’t enough, I am doing another one tomorrow. Nature Networks are running a one day conference on science blogging at the Royal Institute in London. The programme looks quite interesting, and I have already decided which of the “Breakout” sessions I will be attending (presuming enough space of course). Some of you (dear readers) may already know of my dilemma in whether or not to start writing about science: in particular: interaction between science and society, such as medical geology. But I am very worried about the level of commitment and the amount of time¹. A conference like this won’t make up my mind for me, but maybe it will help in informing my decision. Most important of all, it looks like fun, and there is scheduled drinking time too.

1. something I don’t have, I am starting a Master of Environmental Law next year, working full time and I still want to continue drawing The Cat’s Paw [↩]

There is a one day Science Blogging Conference at the Royal Institution London on August 30th. I am attending it. I am now questioning my sanity (and stamina) as I will be attending this the day after finishing a two week seminar on international law, the environment and human rights. It should be fun. However, I may be a slavering zombie by the time I arrive back in Australia.

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