Lunch in Ottolenghi's
This was my Christmas present from my son
Web photo.
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After the meal we had a wander around as we had a few hours to kill before the train home
Spitalfields Market. There has been a market here for over 350 years but the original fruit and veg market has moved and the old buildings are now a covered general market.
Another shot of the Gherkin, The Royal Exchange and St Paul's as we wandered back to the station, via a couple of pubs!!
A great father and son day out.
What a wonderful adventure! London has such a sophistication that our cities here lack...I've never been there, however the old world charm comes through so clearly in the photos I've seen including these.
ReplyDeleteSondra, yes it was a good to spend a whole day together. I love going to London as there is always something new to see and its easy to get around. I lived there for a couple of years, but its not something I would want to do now, unless I win the Lottery and can afford to live where I like. Not likely though!!
DeleteOh I love your travels....you are so blessed to live in a place where it's closer to see wonderful historical places. Thanks for your visits. Will check in when I return from Oregon.
ReplyDeleteWanda, Yes it is easy to get around in the UK, but then the vastness and expansive openness of the US also has its attractions.
DeleteI would love to visit London one day. My sister went several years ago and loved every minute there. So glad you had a chance to spend the day with your son. Thanks for all the lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteKathy, now is a good time to come as the exchange rate with the dollar is very much in your favour.
DeleteLooks like a good day out! When I lived in Reading I used to enjoy the occasional day trips into London we did, as you say, always something new going on and of course, places to see.
ReplyDeleteMick, Yes a great place, but not one where I could live permanently.
DeleteA great day out indeed!
ReplyDeleteI can understand you not wishing to live there!!!
Mr A, Days together like this one are precious.
DeleteWhat is the building with diagonal stripes - the sort of bullet shaped one? Do you know how its design was received by the residents of London? It doesn't quite fit with the rest of the city.
ReplyDeleteHi Alison, Its called The Gherkin, and here's a good link to it and answers your question.
Deletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe
Dave
Very true Anita.
ReplyDeleteLondon is so high on my bucket list. I love a cold foggy day :)
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