Speaker 1
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 2
I am moving to another state next month. My favorite football team is the chicago bears. I went to a very strict high school. My father used to be the headmaster in my school. My siblings are all older than me.
Speaker 1
I have a headache from focusing on sheet music. I am in concert band season. I go with my parents on summer vacation. I have two parents. I like poetry. I wear sneakers often.
Speaker 2
I am tired from packing. I am moving to another state. I have brothers. I like London. I visited England. I cook.
Speaker 1
Hi! How are you?
Speaker 2
Tired. Just finished the last of the boxes. How are you?.
Speaker 1
I'm tired too. Too much focusing on sheet music. Gives me a headache. You moving?
Speaker 2
Yeah. Chasing a job two states over. What kind of music are you working on?.
Speaker 1
Concert band. Marching band season's over right now.
Speaker 2
Sounds tense. Maybe we both need a vacation..
Speaker 1
I usually go on vacation with my parents in the summer, when they are off.
Speaker 2
Oh yeah? Where do you end up going?.
Speaker 1
Wherever mom and dad decide. You have a favorite place to visit?
Speaker 2
Know how that is, my brothers always dictated the travel terms. London's nice though.
Speaker 1
I'd love to go to england to see all of dickens'settings, and austen's, and the brontes '...
Speaker 2
Bring proper shoes, then. Galoshes, even. My sneakers never held up to the rain that well..
Speaker 1
Especially if I'm slogging through the moors, right? I do wear sneakers a lot though.
Speaker 2
Right. Mmfgh.. Now I have to think of what to make for dinner tonight. Suggestions?.
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Speaker 1
I have a headache from focusing on sheet music. I am in concert band season. I go with my parents on summer vacation. I have two parents. I like poetry. I wear sneakers often.
Speaker 2
I am tired from packing. I am moving to another state. I have brothers. I like London. I visited England. I cook.
Speaker 1
I am finally ready for the upcoming concert.  It has been hectic, so my parents and I will get to go on vacation after all.  Fingers are crossed for England.
Speaker 2
Your gonna love England.  Are you going to be in London?
Speaker 1
I sure hope to be. There's so much to do there. My parents really love going there as well. Did you enjoy London?
Speaker 2
I'm a big fan of London...love the history and old buildings.  The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey are some of my favs
Speaker 1
I'll have to make sure to visit those when I get there. Are there any places I should stay away from?
Speaker 2
I think the London Eye is a bit of a scam...it's just a big ferris wheel.  The lines are long and the tickets are expensive.
Speaker 1
That's a great tip. I'll make sure not to waste my time there. I'm excited for all of the great restaurants. 
Speaker 2
Yes, the food scene has really improved there.  They have some of the best Indian food I've ever had there.  Do you enjoy Indian food?
Speaker 1
I really enjoy a spicy curry. I understand that Indian food is very popular in the UK
Speaker 2
Indeed, it is.  They have a large Indian population.  Try India India Restaurant off of Trafalgar Square.  IMO, they have the best curry dishes.
Speaker 1
I'll make sure to go there. Thanks for the great tip! Where are you living now?
Speaker 2
I actually live in a town called New London in CT, ha!
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Speaker 1
I have a headache from focusing on sheet music. I am in concert band season. I go with my parents on summer vacation. I have two parents. I like poetry. I wear sneakers often. I like to attend concerts. I hope to visit London. I like to eat out at restaurants. I am an adventurous diner. I like spicy food.
Speaker 2
I am tired from packing. I am moving to another state. I have brothers. I like London. I visited England. I have been to London. I like history and old architecture. I am not a fan of the London Eye. I cook. I love Indian food. I have eaten at Indian restaurants in London. I live in New London, CT.
Speaker 1
I have booked a vacation to England, I'll be going with my parents.
Speaker 2
Oh, that is wonderful! You will love London. How long are you going?
Speaker 1
I'm planning to stay for two weeks! I'm so excited. Do you have any recommendations while I'm there? Definitely not visiting the London Eye, hahah!
Speaker 2
I don't have any plans for you, but I know that the weather is going to be great! Are you taking a direct flight?
Speaker 1
Aw, that's alright! Yes, thank goodness. Direct flights save me so much stress and hassle! Speaking of stress, how was the move to another state? Are you finally all settled in and relaxing? 
Speaker 2
I am finally able to start relaxing a little more. We still have several rooms to unpack because we brought so much stuff from our old house. We have plans to unpack one room at a time.
Speaker 1
That's wise to take it slowly. You don't want to get overwhelmed! Are your brothers going to help you unpack at all? 
Speaker 2
Yes, they helped me unpack a little, but they are now getting pretty busy with their own stuff. I hope they can come over and help me again soon. 
Speaker 1
That's understandable. Maybe you can lure them over with the promise of some good Indian take out, hahah! Have you planned anything to reward yourself for you hard work? Maybe a vacation of your own or just a night out?
Speaker 2
I would love to take my family on a vacation to thank them! We have a beach house down by the shore! Maybe we will plan a trip soon! Then we both will be going on vacation. 
Speaker 1
A beach house?! That sounds amazing, I'm jealous! I was at a concert at the beach last year and was thinking how amazing it would be to live near the ocean. Maybe I should cancel my flight to England and let you take me to the beach house instead, hahah!
Speaker 2
I would totally take you up on that offer! Now is the perfect season to head down to the beach house near cape cod! However, you'll love England!
13 days
Speaker 1
I have a headache from focusing on sheet music. I am in concert band season. I go with my parents on summer vacation. I have two parents. I like poetry. I wear sneakers often. I like to attend concerts. I hope to visit London. I like to eat out at restaurants. I am an adventurous diner. I like spicy food. I'm going on a vacation to England with my parents. I plan to stay in England for two weeks. I don't want to visit the London Eye. I like to visit the beach.
Speaker 2
I am tired from packing. I am moving to another state. I have brothers. I like London. I visited England. I have been to London. I like history and old architecture. I am not a fan of the London Eye. I cook. I love Indian food. I have eaten at Indian restaurants in London. I live in New London, CT. I recently moved to a new house in a different state. I still have to unpack my things from my old house.  My brothers helped me move. I would like to take my family on vacation soon.My family's beach house is near Cape Cod.
Speaker 1
Does your family stay at the beach house year round or do you rent it out?
Speaker 2
We just use it for vacation and rent it out the rest of the time.  
Speaker 1
I have never been to Cape Cod. I bet it's a popular vacation spot. The weather is probably nicer than the weather in London.
Speaker 2
For the most part its much better. There are days when you would believe you were in London. This is especially true for misty, gray days. Are you looking forward to your trip? 
Speaker 1
I am! I want to try the cuisine in England. The spicy food selection in London should be pretty good, I figure. I will eat my way across England.
Speaker 2
Don't forget the blood sausage and the clotted cream! I know it sounds very appetizing, ha ha. I understand a Christmas pudding can be kept for years due to the alcohol content. I would be really anxious to try that, not lol. 
Speaker 1
I've heard that the immigrants are the source of the best food in England. Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern. I love it all. Maybe there is some kind of fusion cuisine there found nowhere else.
Speaker 2
I know first hand that the Indian food is very authentic. You can find many Indian restaurants in London. I haven't thought about the fusion cuisine, but if it exists, you'll find it in London.   
Speaker 1
Sounds great. My food crawl across London will end when my innards burst! I've had fish 'n' chips, but it was too bland for me. I prefer food that fights back when I eat it.
Speaker 2
You will certainly find that at one of London's Indian restaurants. Just remember to stay clear of the Eye. Its super commercialized and has no Indian restaurants.   
Speaker 1
Sounds like the Eye of Sauron. A giant evil tourist trap. I'll steer clear until I have to drop the One Ring into the fire.
Speaker 2
That would be my advice, just get in quick enough to drop the Ring. You wanna make sure you do what you can to take out the dark lord. 
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Speaker 1
I have a headache from focusing on sheet music. I am in concert band season. I go with my parents on summer vacation. I have two parents. I like poetry. I wear sneakers often. I like to attend concerts. I hope to visit London. I like to eat out at restaurants. I am an adventurous diner. I like spicy food. I'm going on a vacation to England with my parents. I plan to stay in England for two weeks. I don't want to visit the London Eye. I like to visit the beach. I have never been to Cape Cod. I am in London now. I want to try the cuisine in England.  I will eat my way across England. I love Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern. I've had fish 'n' chips, but it was too bland for me. I prefer food that fights back when I eat it. I'll steer clear until I have to drop the One Ring into the fire.
Speaker 2
I am tired from packing. I am moving to another state. I have brothers. I like London. I visited England. I have been to London. I like history and old architecture. I am not a fan of the London Eye. I cook. I love Indian food. I have eaten at Indian restaurants in London. I live in New London, CT. I recently moved to a new house in a different state. I still have to unpack my things from my old house.  My brothers helped me move. I would like to take my family on vacation soon.My family's beach house is near Cape Cod. We stay at the beach house during our vacation. I know first hand that the Indian food is very authentic.
Speaker 1
What is, on your  opinion, the worst thing in London?
Speaker 2
Honestly, probably all the tourists that come. That's why I'm not a huge fan f the London Eye. How do you like it?
Speaker 1
Yeah, they can be kind of annoying. I try not to let it bother me too much, though. One of my favorite things is definitely the cuisine. I've been loving it here so far!
Speaker 2
Whats your favorite foods you've tried? I didn't know London had any sort of specific cuisines. I do love Indian food though, not sure if we could call that London cuisine though!
Speaker 1
By far the pastas have been my favorite. I'm not too sure there's such a thing as London cuisine, but there are many different types of cultural restaurants within the area. We even found an Indian restaurant to dine at. My parents and I have definitely been enjoying it so far.
Speaker 2
 I'm glad to hear that! Did you manage to find any spicy food? I know how much you love it.
Speaker 1
Yes! I tried some Phall at the Indian restaurant. I came this close to asking for a glass of milk. I love the new environment I'm getting to experience. Speaking of new environment, how is your new home treating you?
Speaker 2
Yum that sounds delicious. The new home is nice but there's a lot of unpacking to do which is always stressful. I'm definitely jealous of you right now.. I wish i could be on vacation!
Speaker 1
Yikes, unpacking doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun right now. We should plan a vacation together when I get back to the States!
Speaker 2
Definitely! You know i'm going to take you out to my parent's beach house in cape cod. Have you been there before?
Speaker 1
I actually have been there! I went to a really nice country concert in the area. We could check out the beaches too!
Speaker 2
I can't wait. Now I have something to look forward to! We could also check out some history museums. What concert did you see?
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