Thursday 8 December 2016

Day 8: Christmas shopping, day 3 and 4

After a night spent on the board and bricks, it was time for another day in London. First the bus from the hotel to Brixton (about 45 minutes), then hop on the Underground and on to Victoria. I had thought of seeing another musical, Christmas-related or not, but it being a Sunday, most had a day off. There were two I wanted to see: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (day off) and Matilda. But 80 pounds was a bit steep even for me. 

I then made my way to Westminster and on to the Southbank. Half an hour later, I found the perfect in between meal: Dutch pancakes or poffertjes. The girl flipping said poffertjes was no natural, but they tasted good. Next time I will have to ask for a bit more icing sugar though!

Moving on along towards the Tower, I saw two sandcastle builders. One made a face and the other one made a beautiful castle complex, complete with smurfs(?), princess and a prince. The most artistic sand castle I ever made was a turtle! Anyway. I moved on, crossed the river towards St Paul's and sat there for a while nursing my poor feet. Even though I had used blister plasters (which I had NOT forgotten), my feet were still sore. 

But I knew the perfect solution: late lunch/early dinner at a nice restaurant and I knew just where to find it: a shopping center near Bayswater. However, when I entered it, it was spookily empty. There were a few shops and stands, but no Christmas decoration at all and it was just a depressing place. And my nice restaurant was not there anymore either! Fortunately I had seen one of the same name out on the main road, so that's where I led my poor feet. 

Lunch/dinner was great, the service was great (and cute) and I felt refreshed and ready for some more 'shopping'. I knew of another shopping center and after the waiter (yep, the cute one) told me which station to use, I made my way over. 

I was a bit dubious on entering though. All expensive shops! Was I going to find anything that was even remotely in my price range? But I needn't have worried, there were plenty of shops in every price range!

Trafalgar Square. Only on the green lights though
The next morning I realised I had only bought one Christmas sweater and there was a bit of empty space in my suitcase. After having taken the wrong bus (do I ever listen), I finally made it on to the right bus and found the supermarket I wanted. I found two more sweaters and a pair of pj's. Got some brandy (for my Christmas puddings) and made my way back to the hotel. Where I tried to stuff everything in my suitcase.

This reminded me so much of Ginnie Marie, I had to take a photo!
It wasn't happening. So, in the end, I had to take off the thin sweater I was wearing and put on the thickest one of all! It was really nice, but also really warm! But, finally everything was packed, I was able to check out and take myself to the station and from there to the airport. My trip to London was over. 

I can't wait for next year's trip. Gera???

14 comments:

  1. Yes, yes. Should I book off time now for the first weekend in December?

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  2. Soooo glad you enjoyed London, I luffs my trips there
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. You seemed to pack lots into your visit. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

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  4. You sure seem to know your way around that city, like a proper citizen of the town.

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  5. Hari OM
    Yup, you pack a lot in... in every sense!!! Just got back to Dunoon after a mini-break with Bertie and his Gail; a rather more staid but nonetheless enjoyably... right... Edinburgh next year you two??? YAM xx

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    1. As long as there's a panto involved, I am game. I will just have to talk to my sister!

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    2. ...oh, crikey, panto?... okay... this page shows this year's events, so is likely to display similar next year! Yxx

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  6. Looks like a wonderful trip. BUTT we don't totally understand that traffic light.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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    1. When we were in Vienna, Austria, we saw some lights with two boys or two girls in love. And we loved those. Now they have something like that in London as well. Love can exist between everyone!

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  7. Love your new Header..

    OMD the Ferris Wheel... and that INTRICATE Sand Sculpture..WOW
    We want ALL of those foodables.. they look DELICIOUS. Glad that you had such a GOOD time in London.

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  8. What a great tour! Ghostwriter has been to London and has seen the London Eye. That was almost ten years ago! Where does the time go?

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    1. Brom thinks the time goes to a different planet. Me? I am not so sure, but it sure moves fast...

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  9. Oooh, that photo reminded me of me, too! Right away I knew why you had taken it!

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  10. Sorry about your blisters. The food your ate looks yummy. I would love to have been with you shopping and eating. Love the green light and the sign reminding you of Ginnie.

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