The pitter patter of my new quasi doctor martin steel toe boots echoed down the street.  I had been back packing London by myself for a couple of weeks by now. My travels had led me to stroll into a bar called "The elephants head," located in the infamous area known as Camden Town. This neighborhood was once an abundant source of punk rockers,tattoo artist, and other interesting eclectic individuals. However over the years  it had been having an identity crisis. The colorful neighborhood had now also became a mecca for tourist and douche bags. To me however its  unique alternative roots still could be seen among the many annoying people and commercialized store fronts.

The Elephants head bar was in the center of it all. It was often full of like minded people who seem to enjoy the same genre's of music as myself. I sat there alone one afternoon in the corner charging my cell phone "forever alone"as some might say.

I had been living in another dimension (Saudi Arabia) and was still adapting back into the western world again. As I sat there admiring the battery bar indicator slowly making progress on my Nokia, they walked in.  We might as well have been from 2 parallel universes them and I. The Danes walked, talked, and dressed like the friends I remembered from the USA but with subtle differences. 2 of them made there way to the jukebox which just happened to be next to where I was seated. I had consumed several pints of "Liquid courage" with a shot of "Social butterfly" by now. "Ok "forever alone boy, its now or never" I thought to myself. As the unsuspecting Danes analyzed the contents of the jukebox the duo had no idea they had just walked into an ambush. I knew I had to make my move... Striking hard and fast like a cobra, my mouth slowly opened and the words "Here's 2 pounds, can you please play something that does not suck" bellowed from my lips. I preceded to complete my trap by presenting my hand to them with the coins.

My devious plan had worked and soon there Scandinavian comrades joined us by my table to investigate. It was not more than 5 minutes before we where deep in conversation, yelling obscenity's, pounding pints of lager, and laughing like we had known each other for years. They where all fantastic company but one of them was particularly captivating to me. Little did I know she would later become my girlfriend and change my life in every way possible.

To be continued....