We started our Saturday in London with a visit to London's famous Borough Markets which is only a short 10 minute stroll from our apartment. We've been past on a number of occasions, but on this day they were in full swing with lots of beautiful fresh food stalls to visit and sample various food items. The children ate fresh watermelon, sampled cheeses and artisan London chocolate and checked out the local fish and meat stands. It was fascinating and yummy!! We'll definitely go back there!!
From the markets we headed to Kings Cross Station for the above-ground trains to Hertforshire (about 30 minutes away) as we were spending the day with Aunty Sarah. We had a relaxing day starting off with a beautiful morning tea, lunch at the local pub, shopping at the local Marks & Spencer, then back to the house for afternoon tea before heading back to London.
When we arrived back at King's Cross we decided to look for platform 9 and 3/4 (from the Harry Potter films). As our train stopped at platform 9b - we thought it couldn't be too far away. . .and we were right!! There it was trolley and all (see photos) and the kids couldn't believe it!!! They were following in Harry Potter's footsteps - only wondering where on earth the Hogwart's Express could be???
Sunday (today), we woke rather late and had a leisurely morning before heading off to Covent Garden and the famous markets there. After a hearty lunch, we wandered down to Leicester Square and the movies to see the latest Shrek movie in 3D (check out our 3D glasses!). As we headed out of Leicester Square, we noticed police squads out en masse and realised that England must have lost their worldcup match against Germany (which occured during the time we were in the cinema)!!! Lots of fans out on the streets wrapped in the English flag bemoaning England's loss. . .
Wandered home via New Bond Street where I visited my long-time friends "Jimmy" and "Tiffany". Definitely will be back this week for a longer visit. . .
how was 'jimmy' and 'tiffany' ???????
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