Ten glorious days spent on the other side of the big pond was not nearly enough, but really, there is no complaining here. Brooke's grad present from BYU fit me just fine.
The weather was fab (except a serious downpour on day 1) and the food, I must say, was a big, delicious surprise! Simply scrumptious. When we lived in England 16 years ago really good food was, well, a leeetle hard to come by (I warily admit whilst hoping to not offend any of my beloved Brit friends). For the most part the only place to really get great food was at a pub. Well, times have changed! England has stepped up to the plate (no pun intended) and now offers delicious food galore. And boy, did we ever take advantage of that!
Our plane arrived in London at 6 a.m. and, after quickly checking into our "flat," we headed straight for Borough Market. A most divine food market in the heart of London not far from London Bridge.
BTW, this was the view out my bedroom window in our flat, which was one block from Trafalgar Square. It reminded me of the musical Oliver and I half-expected that, at any moment, Fagin would pop out and dance on the roof-tops armed with a chimney sweeper in his hand.
Er, wait. Maybe I'm thinking of Bert in Mary Poppins.
Either way, neither showed up and I was slightly disappointed.
Anyhoo, on to the market, where succulent samples of nosh eagerly awaited our arrival.
BTW, this was the view out my bedroom window in our flat, which was one block from Trafalgar Square. It reminded me of the musical Oliver and I half-expected that, at any moment, Fagin would pop out and dance on the roof-tops armed with a chimney sweeper in his hand.
Er, wait. Maybe I'm thinking of Bert in Mary Poppins.
Either way, neither showed up and I was slightly disappointed.
Anyhoo, on to the market, where succulent samples of nosh eagerly awaited our arrival.
"Excuse me ma'am, would you like a side of 'hoof' with your swine leg?"
*Coming next: The London premier of Harry Potter 7 Part 2 (yes, we stood right next to the red carpet!!).
7 comments:
Your pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest of your trip. (Especially Harry Potter. Still jealous.)
I was wondering if you'd get to the London trip! Obviously the best bit (hanging out with me for 2 days) has been saved for last!! A super special edition!!! I have to say Adam's fascination with space was adorable. I watched a programme on the launch of Endevour with Orihah the other night, he has also been hooked since! He even said his future dream job would be either a diver or astronaut! Your pics make me pine for London. You and Brooke were the perfect hosts, it was a real treat to share some of your trip with you. xx
What fun! Loved pictures of the marketplace. Happy you and Brooke had a lovely time.
Oh, so fun!!!! I'm glad Brooke could accommodate you with her graduation present. I can't wait to see pics of the Harry Potter premier!! I'm glad you had fun.
I just stumbled onto your blog and think it is amazing. Your photography is incredible. I went to London last summer and you have captured perfectly what I remember (my pictures DO NOT do it justice.) I hope it is okay if I am a new stalker :)
Incredible shots, Maryanne! I'm so glad you girls got to make that trip!
Still waiting for those Potter premiere photos, Maryanne. On tenterhooks.
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