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London is always, absolutely always, worth a visit.
Of course you need an umbrella in London.
Oxford Street Christmas lights seen through
the cab roof window.
Pub food is always an option and even if
you are not feeling that hungry you can make an order!
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Did not try this one, so sorry.
Neither did we try these.
The Germans really are bringing some international
food porn feeling to London.
This time we stayed in a hotel in Covent Garden area,
and had to check out this wonderful Neil's Yard.
It is home to a collection of independent restaurants, cafes,
shops and wellbeing brands you must explore. Known (also)
as one of Covent Garden's most instagrammable destinations.
Almost every day we passed by this belt shop,
almost every time had to stop and admire that window.
Yes, indeed, there is a Moomin shop in Covent Garden!
The Moomins are known for their whimsical and adventurous
stories, often exploring themes of friendship, tolerance,
and the appreciation of nature.
Created by a Finnish artist called Tove Jansson in the 1940s.
In China Town the King was present.
Carnaby Street, since 1960s, still a vibrant street
and full of crazy fashion.
And just around the corner you can walk into the
wonderful world of Liberty's.
Old fashioned, indeed, and somehow so British.
And here we have Sweden taking over the Oxford Street!
The green Christmas decoration of John Lewis store.
Also on Oxford Street.
Personally my preference goes to these traditional lightnings.
And by chance we happened to be on the Regent Street
when these traditional lights we lit!
Among a few hundreds of other people.
More Finland in London: Finlandia Vodka!
Sure we tried the cocktail in this Indian restaurant.
A regular customer from the next table told us
that this is really typical street food in India.
Well, been there, done that but never had
this stylish food in the streets!
Was delicious, indeed.
Shopping again? Well, I have to admit that I was going to
bring a mug back home but I didn't find any which had
fulfilled my expectations. The fine bone china is not
anymore what it used to be.
Or the pictures were just crappy.
Where did the Beatles play their gig????
In January 1969 I the 3 Savile Road on a roof top.
Savile Road is known for its traditional bespoke tailoring for men.
Kind of epitome of classic British style and sophistication.
This Horse and Rider is standing since 2018 in the New
Bond Street, at the corner of Burlington Gardens,
very close to the Royal Academy of Arts.
Earlier it stood in the corner of Piccadilly and Dover Street.
Must admit, never seen it before ....
Wikipii tells me that:
Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink was an English sculptor
and printmaker, she was born on 14.11., - hello, just like
the King Charles III! Scorpions everywhere.
A visit to the Harrods department store is also a must.
Just taking the escalator up and down,
enjoying the Egyptian decoration.
London and theatre, and now even the Christmas decoration.
Just marvelous.
We enjoyed the quite modern version of La Traviata opera
in the traditional Coliseum Theatre in St. Martin's Lane.
Well, a date and an hour with many meanings.
In Germany this the start of the fünfte Jahreszeit:
Karneval!
In Britain it is on the contrary a very serious business,
a two-minute silence is observed to commemorate
Armistice Day. It marks the anniversary of the armistice
signed between the Allies and Germany, which effectively
ended World War I. The armistice took effect on the eleventh
hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.
And then there was this huge demonstration in London
on the very same day, 300.000 people gathered to
sympathies for the Palestinian people.
How do you spell neutral?
The tube was pretty full of demonstrators when we took
it direction Notting Hill & Portobello Market.
Hubby was waiting for Julia Roberts and I for Hugh Grant.
Not my favourite artist but if the show is on you have to see it.
These pink decorated rickshaws were absolutely fabulous!
Can you imagine, I ate a piece of garlic on my birthday!
Mistake, mistake, of course, but had to swallow it.
Otherwise the food was very tasty.
And sharing is the new way to eat. I tell you.
The poppy flowers could be seen everywhere, before the weekend
of Armistice and Remembrance Day.
These are some other things that make me like London so much.
Camels ... hello ... along the riverside of Thames.
If Tate Modern is showing Philip Guston and Time Out
is recommending it - then it's a deal.
Did not become a fan but it was good to see his work.
And if there is a jazz festival going on in London
of course you have to find time for a concert.
Such a powerful voice, absolutely fabulous, too.
JUDY JACKSON.
Not yet sure if her voice has the power on CD/streaming.
Let's listen.
November night at the river Thames.
Poppy red on Remembrance Day.
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Young Dancer, 5 Broad Ct, London.
And a trial of iPhone photo editing.
New architecture in London is also inspiring.
Seen in the Theatre District. How do you like this?
Eye catcher in the City.
Talking about mordern architecture.
London City is full of skyscrapers and other stuff.
Here in the middle of the pic you have the highest public
garden in London: The Sky Garden.
But.
You should make your online reservation at least three
weeks before if you want to visit. Three weeks!
Alternatively book a table in the restaurant.
Book it online on time, too.
And if there is Jewish Film Festival going on in London, why not?
This Italian film turned out to be quite captivating:
L'ombra del giorno.
Go and see when it gets to your cinema.
After the movie we managed to have dinner
in a Jewish restaurant Tish in Belsize Park:
heritage dishes with a stylish and contemporary twist.
We had a fabulous week, time to say goodbye ...
and happy birthday to the King!
"As you get older, three things happen:
The first thing is your memory goes, and
I can't remember the other two.
- Norman Wisdom"
1 kommentti:
nonnii, nyt sit tekee mieli Lontooseen! Vaikka kylhän näitten kuvien kera siellä jo melkein olin.
-Mur
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