Saturday, 27 July 2013
Last day in London
My time in London is almost over. Today I had a special task to carry out - no, not my washing (which I actually managed to do, thanks to a laundromat just one block away - should eliminate a smelly suitcase on the trip home), but to track down one of London's oldest bookstores. Thanks Gaye Briggs! It was wonderful to spend the morning wandering through a three storey book shop, surrounded by books on every topic, with cosy nooks to sit in and browse and read. Lovely! And yes, bought one or two books and was given a few book marks, so a successful morning. :)
Stopped for toast and juice at a cafe. A young boy wandered in, with a school bag and a printed sheet and a collection tin. He approached different people, asking for a donation for cancer research. Mmmm, me thinks a young scammer. He asked me for a donation, so I asked him which cancer foundation he was raising money for.
"Just cancer", he replies.
"Where's your mum or dad?"
"Home."
Mmmm, not convinced, especially as I've noticed a very shifty looking man outside, whose been waiting for 20 or so minutes.
"Is that your dad?" says I, pointing to the above mentioned shifty character.
"No..." the boys says,shuffling on the spot. I give him 50p...all in loose change :) which empties out some of those coins which are a nuisance. He gives me a funny look. I smile and say, "I hope all those people with cancer appreciate your honesty and hard work."
He says nothing.
At this point, one of the waitresses comes over to ask him what he is doing.
She falls (surprisingly) for his scam and gives him a pound.
He leaves, crosses the road, and then the shifty looking man crosses.
I said to the waitress that she has fallen victim to a scam, and she looks horrified. "But he was so cute!"
Later I cross paths with the young scammer, and he is walking with his dodgy dad.Wonder how much money they got? I smile at him, he looks away. Ahhh, the future of England - young enterprise!
So, back on the tube to go a few stops to Knightsbridge and...Harrods.
I know I vowed never to return, after making a very expensive purchase last year. Said purchase remains wrapped up in its protective case, in a wardrobe.
Anyway, quite happy just to wander around.
Until I spy some cute bracelets, at a relatively cheap-er price, so....yes, I indulged. The sales girl said the colour I chose means prosperity. I'll need it.
Purchase made, escaped back to the real world and went back to one of my favourite places in London, the V and A Museum. Still haven't visited all the galleries, but am getting close! Very relaxing just to continue to explore the rooms I haven't seen before.
Stopped for lunch then walked around Knightsbridge and surrounding posh areas.
Got the washing done, one less job for when I get home.
Tomorrow, Heathrow and the loooong journey home.
Stopped for toast and juice at a cafe. A young boy wandered in, with a school bag and a printed sheet and a collection tin. He approached different people, asking for a donation for cancer research. Mmmm, me thinks a young scammer. He asked me for a donation, so I asked him which cancer foundation he was raising money for.
"Just cancer", he replies.
"Where's your mum or dad?"
"Home."
Mmmm, not convinced, especially as I've noticed a very shifty looking man outside, whose been waiting for 20 or so minutes.
"Is that your dad?" says I, pointing to the above mentioned shifty character.
"No..." the boys says,shuffling on the spot. I give him 50p...all in loose change :) which empties out some of those coins which are a nuisance. He gives me a funny look. I smile and say, "I hope all those people with cancer appreciate your honesty and hard work."
He says nothing.
At this point, one of the waitresses comes over to ask him what he is doing.
She falls (surprisingly) for his scam and gives him a pound.
He leaves, crosses the road, and then the shifty looking man crosses.
I said to the waitress that she has fallen victim to a scam, and she looks horrified. "But he was so cute!"
Later I cross paths with the young scammer, and he is walking with his dodgy dad.Wonder how much money they got? I smile at him, he looks away. Ahhh, the future of England - young enterprise!
So, back on the tube to go a few stops to Knightsbridge and...Harrods.
I know I vowed never to return, after making a very expensive purchase last year. Said purchase remains wrapped up in its protective case, in a wardrobe.
Anyway, quite happy just to wander around.
Until I spy some cute bracelets, at a relatively cheap-er price, so....yes, I indulged. The sales girl said the colour I chose means prosperity. I'll need it.
Purchase made, escaped back to the real world and went back to one of my favourite places in London, the V and A Museum. Still haven't visited all the galleries, but am getting close! Very relaxing just to continue to explore the rooms I haven't seen before.
Stopped for lunch then walked around Knightsbridge and surrounding posh areas.
Got the washing done, one less job for when I get home.
Tomorrow, Heathrow and the loooong journey home.
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