Saturday was Leeds Castle and Canterbury. We got to the castle before it opened and took our time walking through the grounds up to the castle. There were birds everywhere. There were beautiful peacocks including a beautiful albino one. It was beautiful, but it kept shaking because it was angry at the pigeons nearby. (Another reason I loved it, we both hate pigeons). Inside the castle were the rooms of the royals who lived there and upstairs was decorated how it was in the 1950s when a different woman lived there. Then it was off to Canterbury. The town is known for its cathedral and the pilgrims who came there. Now, it’s lots of little shops. We ate lunch at a little pub and then Steph, Danielle and I went to the animated Canterbury Tales. It was cheesy with the people that popped up out of nowhere, but the tales were fun and it was Canterbury.
Afterward, we went back to London and watched the USA v. England Football game at a Pub. When we first walked in, all the tables were booked, but we managed to snag the couches right in front of the screen. So although it wasn’t super rowdy, we had a great view of the game. We went back to the flat and hung out, then we decided to go to Lesa and sing to her in her flat.
On Sunday, we slept in and then I decided I wanted to go to the grocery store because I was almost out of food. So Maggie and I walked to the big Sainsbury’s Grocery store, only to find out it doesn’t open until 11a.m. But we did find the Chapel street market and bought strawberries and nectarines instead. And on the way home, we bought meringue.
Then we went Spitalfields market, which might be my favorite market so far. There were so many aisles of clothes, jewelry and food. It was wonderful. We walked through most of the market and then decided to take a break and go to Brick Lane, which is known for its curry. Two of the best curry places were right next to each other and they fought to give us a good deal. We ended up getting drinks, a starter and curry with rice for £6.95. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but it was so good. Afterward, we went back to the market, finished it and made our purchases.
Later, we decided to go to mass at Westminster Cathedral. It was literally between office buildings and was brick. It kind of reminded me of a train station. But the mass was quick and we were able to look around a bit before we left.
On Monday, we had our visit to the Telegraph. I. AM. IN. LOVE. The newsroom was beautiful and arranged so perfectly. And once again the speaker was great and encouraging. Then we went to Westminster Abbey. It was one of the most beautiful places ever. I saw the tombs of kings and queens, Handel, Isaac Newton, and Jane Austen. So a-mazing. Plus we saw the coronation chair where kings and queens have been crowned since the 1000s.
Next was dinner at a Portuguese place for Steph’s birthday, followed by Les Mis. It was beautiful, but very sad and depressing. I do want to read the book now. And finally, today was work again and after work, Chrissy and I went shopping to all the different secondhand and antique bookstores. And later, a few of us met Alex Farris who has been in Spain for the last semester for drinks at a pub on Fleet Street. The street is known for journalism, so we thought it was appropriate.
Ok, so I’m finally caught up now.
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