Monday, February 22, 2010

Welsh Greetings

Hi All
What a great weekend I've had! Gen and I shared a very full and enjoyable time.
It started on Friday, I caught the train up and Gen met me at her local tube stop of Leytonstone which is east London. I was taken to her home and, after a quick tour, she served our dinner - a lovely green Chicken curry. We were leaving the house again within the hour to head for the Apollo Theatre in Victoria to see "Wicked".
It was a fabulous performance! The leading characters were brilliant and it was a great story.
That finished at 10.20 and we were back home by 11.25. Had a glass of wine and a chat before retiring to bed. I had a mattress on the living room floor.
Next morning Gen cooked us bacon and eggs before we set off for the day. We headed to London bridge where the famous Borough markets are situated. They are food markets and the aromas were very tempting. We bought a few provisions for later, had a stroll about and then boarded a bus for Covent Garden via Trafalgar Square. I love Trafalgar square and just wanted to stroll there. It was as busy as always so lots to see. Had a stroll around covent garden and a cup of tea before boarding a bus to Camden for the markets. Thought about you Kate as we were enjoying Camden. Remembering our visit there.
Finally, we had to find a pub, which wasn't difficult in Camden. Had a couple of pints in a couple of pubs, picked up a few more provisions and headed home for a snack and a bit of drinking.
Was dreading waking up on Sunday fearing the hangover I would have, but my fears were unfounded. I was actually OK - unlike Gen who was suffering somewhat.
We were a bit slower starting out on Sunday. First stop was the London Eye. Gen had bagged two free tickets for us. It is a great view from up there.
We then strolled over Westminster bridge and pass the Houses of Parliament. Stopped off for a cup of tea then walked to Victoria where we got a bus for Knightsbridge. Had a stroll through the designer area of ladies fashion and while Gen marvelled at the designs, I marvelled at the prices.
Then we met up with Gen's friends Corin and David. We had a drink whilst they had dinner. It was great to finally meet them after hearing so much about them. They are a lovely couple and have been very good to Gen. She is lucky to have such friends.
Leaving them, we jumped on a bus which took us along Oxford street and onto the tube for home. Gen cooked dinner, I opened a bottle of wine and we settled in to watch the BAFTAs.
Am now back in Wales awaiting another fall of snow. We were very lucky with the weather in London. Bit of rain about Sunday morning but had mostly cleared by the time we set off for the day. It was raining this morning in London but we managed to avoid the showers on our walk to the tube station.
It was avery full weekend but still managed to feel relaxed and unhurried. I am looking forward to my next visit - Australia first though!
That's it for now. I have praatled on long enough.
Hope everyone is well and happy.
Love to all
Moo xxxxx

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