Day 2 London

Truth is, the show was great last night but it was a struggle to make it through to the end.......sleep depravation was setting in for all of us.

Today we set off to Portobello Road Market.  Holborn Tube is a five minute walk so we bought the One day pass (GBP7 each) and were on our way.

"All Saints" is an amazing store that we stumble upon.  Sewing machines adorn the wall and the lighting is supplied by industrial style 'stage' lights.  The theme is carried through in the colours of the clothes.....muted greys, beige, caramel.....

The Market is a favourite of locals and tourists alike with store after store of antique furniture, silver, jewellery.......and on the street tents overflowing with bric-a-brac of all description.  I make my first purchase..... a bell!  Our examiners from now on will be ringing my students in with English style!

Fresh produce

                              

One of the many Jamie Oliver eateries

Oooops!

Back on the tube and off for the obligatory visit to Harrods.  The most amazing store in the world, however we didn't actually get out of the "Food Court"!

I was in need of a pick-me-up (for 'medicinal' reasons only) by this stage, so we found a cafe to chill out.  Just in time as it turned out, as the heavens opened and it poured.  The weather has been quite good so far ....dry and mild.

Back to the hotel, as our jet lag is still an issue.  Jordan stayed in bed while Ash and I headed out for dinner.  We walked to Covent Gardens, where you will find plenty of restaurants, and although we tried to get into Jamie Oliver's Italian, there was about a half hour wait so we opted for his opposition, across the road - "Rossopomodoro" which was quite nice.  They must be thrilled that Jamie opened his restaurant there......I'm sure they pick up a lot of overflow trade.