29. London revisited

Ah London...  It's great to see Daniel again and from here we'll plan the next leg of the journey. 

We were welcomed to a sprinkling of snow on our return. We thought it might have been warming up a little by now, but no. At least the daylight hours are getting longer...

The city has become very familiar to us now as this is our third visit in 2 months. Negotiating airports and public transport in different countries is becoming second nature. The phone apps displaying this information are invaluable. Just plug in your location and destination and bingo! The app gives options including directions, train and/or bus times.

Below is a wee bit of snow settling on the planter boxes outside the 
Rose and Crown pub in Clapham Common.



Being a weekend, Daniel had the day off and took us to 'Brick Lane' which is an eclectic and quirky part of London that reminded me of earlier days of Brunswick Street in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Plenty of vintage clothing, food outlets, cafes and art venues.


Some brilliant graffiti


And some, not so brilliant...


It's not that easy to see but there is a long queue for bagels for this place which apparently is open 24/7. Why are people so hungry in the middle of the night?
😉


What a guy!

Comments

  1. Kaye ReesMarch 30, 2023 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for the info on how to add your name. It works!! 😁

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  2. Yvette MuirMarch 30, 2023 at 8:46 AM

    You've gotta love a good bagel! 🤗

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  3. Joyce KilleenMarch 30, 2023 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous pics, especially the snow outside the Rose and Crown :)

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  4. GabiMarch 30, 2023 at 9:41 PM

    Brick Lane sounds like my sort of place! xx

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