From bad to best, this day was by far my favorite.
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Allowing for a couple or two extra minutes of sleep, our first stop was the Tate Museum. (sorry no pictures here)
Hungry, we went to a nearby restaurant, Founder's Arms close to the river. Culturally, I ordered the British classic 'Fish n' Chips'. Lightly battered, the fish was mouthwatering and delicious!
View walking across Millennium Bridge
Halfway across Millennium Bridge, we saw this guy making art out of old gum stuck on the bridge. I'm not one for art, but he did make me smile. This man, with no obligations, was making something out of nothing. Each had its own pattern, no one the same. Simply an artist at work. I am so grateful to see him at work and see his work.
Shot of St. Paul's Cathedral
Strolling around London
This was by far my favorite day of our London trip because I got to spend quality time with my sister. We broke off from the usual crowd and enjoyed 'sister time'.
First stop: Oxford Street
Marble Arch
Oxford Street in action. Ended up not buying anything, but it was nice to walk the streets just my sister and I.
Heard so many things of Liberty's. Let me tell you, it's exactly what everyone says. It's beautiful to begin with. But once you step inside, it is like you are transported. Exposed beams, wood, cabin-like decor, the only thing that is missing is the scent of the holidays. What was even better was that the place wasn't too crowded and they sell a variety of things. From having a whole room of scarves and other textiles, to designer handbags, to cute stationary, this would be my first place to shop the next time I visit London.
Passed by the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square
Ending the day, we ate at Paul's. For being a chain restaurant, this is the place to go. Fine French cuisine and an amazing interior decor (vintage mismatch furniture, baroque light fixtures, robin's egg blue walls, and dim lighting), you can't help but think you took a trip across the waters and were in France. The best part is that the price is not too steep.
Stuffed Peppers
On the menu described as "free range corn fed chicken marinated & braised in red wine, crushed buttery potato mash" (the chicken was so flavorful and the mashed potatoes were perfection)
My favorite part of the meal - Dessert! Coffee and macarons, a perfect way to end the day if you ask me. Anyone close to me knows that I love macarons! (Raspberry, Chocolate, and Caramel)
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Just a couple more days of these last London posts and then a downtown Chicago post coming soon!