London was crowded
japra | Oct 15, 2007 | Comments 4
What was I thinking? London was PACKED this weekend, mostly with tourists from the Continent. Even so, we ran into people we knew, and we don’t know that many people. Later, we heard from one of Roxi’s friends that she ran into another classmate at the British Museum. I guess it was the sunshine. Either that or people needed a good dose of the big city.
Foam acrobats at a construction site. 
Mr. DJ wanted to go to the Borough Market again. We haven’t been since March, so it was time.
That would be three sausages in a hamburger-type bun. And chips, as you may know, are fries.
There are lots of interesting sights and smells in the market. It’s hard not to buy a lot. The only thing that stops is us the fact that we’d have to lug our purchases around with us all day.
Hey look–Raclette!! 
It our tradition to get a cup of 
This time, we also got some of those feta stuffed red peppers. A new tradition, I think. In addition, we bought some Turkish Delight and some smoked garlic sausage (dry, like salami). Oh and we finally got one of those Ultra Chocolate Brownies that we wanted to try last time..
Near the Covent Garden area. That fancy cylinder is a toilet.
Watching the sunset on Jubilee Bridge.
One of Louise Bourgeois’ spiders at the Tate Modern.
Near the Covent Garden area. That fancy cylinder is a toilet..
Watching the sunset on Jubilee Bridge..
One of Louise Bourgeois’ spiders at the Tate Modern.
We had dinner at the Real Greek on the Thames, another tradition (photo taken in July). But I think next time I’d like to try somewhere else.
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About the Author: JaPRA is an expat Texan living in England with her husband (Mr. DJ), their 17-year old daughter (Roxi), and their dog Trudy.
You guys have so much fun together. What a nice little family.
Laurie–I agree! ;-)
And they really, really are! Mimsy
Mimsy–Thank you :-)