I don’t have many photos of my time in London. I’ve been too busy just enjoying it.
Thanks to Tammy (and Gordon’s) hospitality at funky Clapham junction who provided a wonderful place to base myself (do laundry, curl up on the lounge with a cuppa or red wine, have brunch together, unburden and relax) I have managed to make the most of my time here.
Other highlights have been going to watch Greta Scacchi play Bette Davis at the West End, catch up with the Paris crew yesterday for cocktails –It is so good to be able to have intelligent conversations and a laugh, Thanks guys! Oysters and Champagne at the Borough Markets –who said I didn’t like 5 star? –and getting lost…again …and discovering a great little place to hang out for a while –Paul, you would love it! http://www.physicgarden.org.uk/ and shopping at Primark – recommended to me by 2 different Londoners – very cheap basic travelling clothes, if you can cope with the crowds. (4 pounds buys you an item of clothes that actually survives the washing machine) I also bought a long skirt and top for Guatemala for 2 pounds each at one of many awesome op shops here!
The nicest thing about being here is that I have already seen most of the tourist attractions (I used to come here regularly when I flew for QANTAS) so I have enjoyed just having a local experience. Although I would struggle with the weather, London has a lot to offer, and I can understand why some Aussie ex pats don't want to go back.
I am off to Paris tomorrow, to catch up with Inge, who has just done “the Camino” the 800 kilometre pilgrimage through Spain, and the Perth crew (Malcolm, Chris and 2 of Naomi’s friends) who have travelled to Paris to help celebrate Naomi’s 50th birthday.
Should be great!
A presto
Mon x
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| last day in London...so spoiled myself for lunch |
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| my wee helped to produce power at the physic garden cafe |
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| a wonderful exhibition at Southbank along the Thames ...stories of Freedom written by children who were refugees |
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| the words were inspiring and a testament to great challenge, resilience and the indomitable human spirit |
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| I spent some time listening to the voices as well as reading the words |
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| and then walked to London Bridge |
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| to the Borough markets |
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| fabulous fresh fruit and vegetables and yummy food! |
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