Sometimes I take the city for granted and forget that I live in a buzzing Metropolis of tourist excitements. A few days ago I decided to make the most of the sunshine and some free time and head into town. I didn’t really have a plan of where I would end up, but I knew I wanted to start at Borough Market, somewhere I’ve been meaning to go for ages.
I loved the bright Gerberas, and the many different types of fruit. I tried many samples of yummy food – buffalo mozarella, turkish delight, pesto on homemade bread, jams and chutneys, it really was yummy. I loved the buzz of so many people in a tiny space and the atmosphere of community and friendliness. I bought some amazing lemon curd and a few presents for people, as well as some ‘curiosity cola’, which was yummy too.
After I had marvelled long enough at the array of edible delicacies, I wandered over London Bridge and into the city, musing that it was very, very quiet (perhaps everyone was in Borough Market). I wandered past St Pauls, then back over the Millenium Bridge towards the Tate Gallery.
I saw some lovely boats:
I made it across the wobbly bridge, then considered going into the Tate itself, but was put off by marauding tourists. So I meandered along the southbank for a bit, looking at the little outlet shops in the OXO tower complex and dodging pigeons.
I wondered if this treasure hunter found anything exciting:
After that it started to pelt down so I made my way back to Waterloo and got a train home. It was a lovely day though, And it made me think I should explore London a bit more.
Hooray! I’m looking forward to our trip in a couple of weeks. It will be nice to explore all those places near Waterloo
Have you ever tried pie, mash and liquor? It is something I’d like to try one day as my great-auntie used to have a shop selling it. Apparently there is a really good one on the Isle of Sheppey so that might be worth a wander when you’re here next.