Another London day out

A couple of weeks back, both girls were invited to a play date.  That means I have an extra few hours on my own.  I'd always wanted to make a trip to London just for photography.  Even though I have 2 free days every week, I feel I don't have enough time to play around with.  By the time I drop the girls off at school and wait for the first off-peak train into Kings Cross, I'll probably have around 3+hours before I hopping on a train back to pick the girls.  As the train ticket is not cheap, it's not worth paying that kind of money and be in London for just a few hours.

Even on that morning itself, I was contemplating if I should make the trip.  Especially since the weather didn't look promising.  But in the end, I went and there were no regrets whatsoever.  It didn't rain so that was good.

Come walk through parts of London with me.

Picadilly Circus

After Japan Centre, I also dropped by Mitsukoshi to browse at the bookstore.  How I miss Kinokuniya!

Caffe Concerto - these Italian cakes are really yummy!

Regent Street - I had to make a trip to Hamley's

No matter where you go, the Apple Shops are always packed full of people.

Shoppers' heaven - Oxford Circus

The seats are so small!

Trafalgar Square

London Eye - I haven't been up there.

Rental bikes

My trip ended in Chinatown to 'dabao' dinner home, buy some stuff for Chinese New Year and get some bread from the bakery for the girls.  I still didn't manage to get to Tower Bridge.  After all these years in UK!  Not one photo of that bridge.  Can you believe it?  There's also a few other places on my list which I didn't have enough time to go.  Yes, I made a list the day before and planned my trip just so I wouldn't waste time travelling about.

There's just so many things to see in London.  Such a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.  I definitely need a few more days like that.  But I always say this to my friend.  It's nice to go there for a day out but I can't see myself living there.  Too busy for my liking.

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