From Chewing Gummed Steps in Chester to London Metropole Hotel

Consider which is most appealing in seeing humanity and the results thereof. Consider which is fun.  Here is a dramatic view at sundown from the Hilton London Metropole Hotel in 2008. Next photo is a view of steps leading to an ancient Roman wall in Chester, England.  Ahh...humanity from a distance in hustle bustle and what people have apparently made a game at various places in Chester:  Chewing Gum ornamentation.  I pity those who stepped in the gum on a warm day when fresh enough to stick to a shoe sole.

It Saved My Life: Look Left, Look Right at crosswalks.   Always a bustle, London is a neat and exciting city with more to see and do than an average holiday visit will allow.  If not mistaken with memory from 2008, the ground floor business with lit windows contained among the merchandise a reasonably sized food market and several tall cases of prepared lunches, salads, etc.  This saved our tummys.

Chester is a very pleasing city to visit. The old Roman wall provides an easy walk with many delights along the way.  Steps up to the wall at one point are shown here:  A depository of chewing gum remains.  This stuff is very durable once in the non-sticky stage, treaded into the concrete. We found several locations in Chester where gum had become a play thing decoration.  This is humanity in the everyday, some shamed by such behavior and others who like to do it.

Come up with your own thoughts on these contrasts. When I go down the elevator, take it all in again and feel qualified to write again about this subject, none of  that will matter for much.  I will not say more about it.  Remember, when you come to Chester, bring chewing gum and test yourself. I don't chew gum and had no temptation whatsoever.  This activity may be reserved for a special group and not passers through; I did not check into that.(?) Not having seen these steps in tourist brochures or websites, I felt compelled to post. In all fairness to Chester, the visit was quite pleasant and gummed steps were not necessary at all. I will plan to post  pleasing photos of Chester in the near future.  In the meantime, you have steps and gum from the personal side of the city.