I got into London and decided to be cheap and take the tube to Gloucester Rd and walk to the hotel, saving 30$ from a bus and a whopping 90$ from a cab (the British Pound will kick the Canadian Dollar's ass any day). Unknown to me was the fact that it was about 2 miles to get from Baggage to the trains. So that was a good time. Then I bought my tube pass for the week, looking like total garbage, and tried to make little eye contact and get straight to a shower. No judgment.
The hotel is fabu and much more spacious than my previous London accommodations. They also have wonderful room service, as I ordered the kids menu for 7 pounds. Score. They brounght me pizza, garlic bread and a wee banana split. Delicious.
My goal today was to find Paddington Bear, so the first thing I did was hop on the Circle Line and head to Paddington Station. There were lots of lame tourists like me taking pictures and buying bears, so I didn't feel totally lame. And I got my bear. And I love him.
Then it was off to Camden Market, which is a massive area that springs to life on Sundays. It was essentially a lot of ethnic markets put together, with a dash of tattoo parlour and go
th renaissaince faire garbage. But, the food was delicious and the crowd was happy and there was a lot to see! There was a lot of stuff from India that had been taken from a super cheap Indian market and moved to London with 10x price increase, so I didn't buy much. But, I got some gifts for other people and beautiful art. I got a set of 3 black and white oil paintings and one of 2 elephants...very Indian, for luck! It was the one thing I didn't get in the country, so I was happy to find it here.
th renaissaince faire garbage. But, the food was delicious and the crowd was happy and there was a lot to see! There was a lot of stuff from India that had been taken from a super cheap Indian market and moved to London with 10x price increase, so I didn't buy much. But, I got some gifts for other people and beautiful art. I got a set of 3 black and white oil paintings and one of 2 elephants...very Indian, for luck! It was the one thing I didn't get in the country, so I was happy to find it here.
By this time...around 330, I was passing out. I got on my train home and fell asleep twice, but didn't miss my transfers! Yay! I came back and had a fabu nap and am now waiting for Chris to get here. Travelling by yourself is only so much fun...can't wait for Paris tomorrow!
Yes, this is totally for my Mother. Cindy, I hope you are happy!
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