I think that yesterday was the best day I have had since arriving here. I spent the entire day with Kristy, a fellow student in accomodation at my hall. She was good medicine for me; she encouraged me to remove my watch (haha!) and just go with the day. And we definitely had a very fun day with no ties on our time! We spent 11 hours wandering through markets and shops!
We started out in Borough Market spending hours sampling breads, olive oils, cheeses, fudge, turkish delight (which I found out is not too bad tasting!) and pastries. I had the best baklava I have EVER eaten - cinnamon something or other that will definitely have to be a repeated experience in a few months time!
We then made our way to Spitalfields Market which happened to have just finished for the day (now on my list for next Saturday's outing!). Not to be deterred we hopped back on the tube and headed for Covent Gardens on the spur of the moment. What a fun surprise to find that there was a huge market there! We then spent several hours going in and out of stores, stopping at little booths and sampling more delicious sweets.
After many long hours of shopping and acting the tourist we lounged in a cool little venue with a glass of wine. I am SO excited about this little place and cannot wait to return!
We then headed back to our hall where I made a delicious spaghetti meal. We sampled more food (haha!) - cheese with fig spread on crackers, chocolate and a portuguese custard tart.
Needless to say, I was exhausted and actually slept in past 7:15 this morning! All I can say was that I hope my pictures give you a little taste of my day and let you share in the experience!
Love you all!
R
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