I quite enjoy having a four-day weekend. London is such a busy place, and with every cobblestone road my tiny feet tread upon, the more it dawns on me that seven weeks in London isn't enough to experience it all. I would imagine that it would take a least a couple of years for one to really know the city. With that being said, I am glad I have free time to explore all those curvy roads and little shops that make London what it is - a combination of the unique, the old, the fun, the posh, and the urban. It's a fantastic city.
I visited Oxford Circus today. As I emerged out of the subway station, immediately my eyes were drawn to the large crowds and even larger buildings. The area was packed with skinny arms full of shopping bags, methodically swinging side to side as if to flaunt themselves. I didn't have anywhere to be until 1:00PM, so I wandered into what has to be the largest TopShop ever. Clothing, accessories, shoes, bags...and also frozen yogurt, a cupcake bar, a hair salon, and an EAT food court. I was stunned. An hour passes by very quickly in there.
After getting lost and calling my friend for directions (thank you Corrie!!), I made my way to Yauatcha to meet my hipster uncle for lunch (same uncle from yesterday). Pretty sure he doesn't think he's hipster, but he totally is. Anyway, we ate some delicious dim sum and then made our way to the National Gallery. For anyone who even has the slightest interest in art, you have to go here. Not only is the inside beautifully designed, but the amount of paintings and the history behind them is amazing. It's way too big to comprehend in one day, so I hope to go back in the upcoming weeks. Art is the best.
A hour or so later we were back to casually walking around. We checked out Superdry since apparently it is getting quite popular (or so my uncle tells me). Neither of us were impressed. It's like faux Japanese clothing at Abercrombie and Fitch prices. I observed my uncle drink a cup of coffee afterward, and we then split for a couple of hours to do some shopping. I managed to snag some pieces from Vero Moda which was exciting since there isn't a Vero Moda open in the states as of now. Finally did some legitimate UK shopping!
Met with the uncle around 8PM for dinner. We ate at a somewhat sketchy looking Korean restaurant (it was named Corean Chili), but it was tasty none the less. Got to each the England vs. Sweden game while eating too! Congrats on the win, England! I'm still amazed at how hard football players can hit the ball with their heads.
Things:
1) Sizes are a lot smaller here. I fit into a 2 or 4 (depending on the store) comfortably in US sizes, but I'm struggling to fit into 8's here...think I need to go for a 10. Or maybe I've just gained that much weight since the two weeks I've been here
2) Londoners are willing to pay a lot for their clothing. Everything I bought today was from the sale rack, and even then I thought it was a little pricey.
3) I love not being in 100 degree weather.
4) My uncle saw Gordon Ramsey standing outside one of his restaurants today. I want to see Gordon Ramsey!
5) I saw a girl from my high school while passing by a Chipotle window. So random, but so cool.
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