When discussing if I should attend the Notting Hill Carnival amongst friends it was a mixed bag of reviews. One was adamant “it should be at the top of your bucket list” and the other “I have heard it is a bit stabby”-not a real word but wouldn’t want to mess up the quote! The point is it was a very wet Bank Holiday Monday in August and would it be worth it?
This was a moment when my YOLO instinct kicked in and down we went to experience the World’s second largest carnival (biggest being Rio). MISTAKE! By the time we walked from Notting Hill Gate station to the southern perimeter of the parade we were like drowned rats! Needless to say it was difficult to enjoy much after that point and unless you have a fondness for this type of affair I really wouldn’t bother going. The atmosphere was loaded, houses were boarded up along the way and there was a heavy police presence which didnt inspire much confidence. Perhaps my spirits were dampened by the rain but I don’t think I will be front row next year even if the sun is shining.
-till the next experience
YOLO Inc. 