On Sunday, we spent some time in the Marylebone area and then on Oxford Street (huge shopping mecca). I was amazed at the variety of Christmas decorations, yet confused about the umbrellas (brollies) on Oxford St. (2nd photo). The theme is related to A Christmas Carol and still I'm confused about the decorations! The first photo is from Carnaby St. and the last one is from Marylebone.
We then went over to the Marble Arch area for dinner with Ed. Ed is a sociologist from Texas and has sublet a flat across from Hyde Park and near the Blair's house. It was a small, but lovely flat and the dinner was lots of fun!
Today, Tuesday, we had to leave the flat for while for its weekly cleaning. So we headed to Picadilly Circus and found St. James Church with its antiques market. Two packages of Christmas cards and some rocks later ... Eventually we ended up at Thai Thai on Old Street which is a short 15 minute walk back to the flat. Jamie's coming for dinner so I'm trying to simmer soup in 2 small pots on a stove that won't go low enough to get a simmer, not a boil!
The pictures are beautiful - it's hard to believe it's time to decorate for Christmas. Rocks? You bought rocks at the antiques market? How are you getting them home?? And how did the soup turn out? Enjoy your last couple of weeks in London - experiencing the Christmas season in London sounds magical!
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