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Saturday 29 June 2013

Tired, in a really good way!

This morning we dropped the kids off at my parents' and got the train up to London.  Considering how near we all live, it is quite surprising how infrequently we head up to town.

Anyway, today was an extended birthday celebration; we went straight for lunch at the tiny Pizza Express on Upper James Street, and spent a fun hour watching Security turning tourists around who were trying to take a shortcut through Golden Square that had been closed for the UK Black Pride group.


Today was London Pride, and with perfect weather there was a really great atmosphere and tonnes of colour in town; so many roads were closed, but we were able to get about on foot and by tube with no problems, and we even ended up in Trafalgar Square with the masses at the end of the day...

I see a potential quilt in that logo!
We did spend a large proportion of time here though...


I did buy a few bits and pieces, and will get some photos tomorrow for your delight.

We then headed down to Covent Garden, via this photo opportunity...


... and then back in time to have tea and cake at Mum & Dad's and rescue them from their day with the kids.

Home now, and my feet are aching, the grime has been washed off and I am looking forward to a bit of shut-eye.

3 weeks time and I'll be back up in that there London, and it can't come round quick enough xxx

19 comments:

  1. Funny, I thought all Brits were in Melbourne for the rugby! I saw thirty thousand in the city myself!!

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  2. Sleep well. Glad you had such a good day out.

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  3. What a lot of eye candy and stimulation in one day. No wonder you're tired. Glad you had a good day! Jxo

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  4. Always head for Liberty on my trips to London and can't come out without one of their classy carrie bags!! Glad you had a fab day, looking forward to photos of what you bought :)

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  5. Liberty! You lucky girl! Pizza! I'm really starting to feel jealous now... :-)

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  6. WOw - you have to wonder how many times people knocked and asked for ladies/gentlemen of disrepute to warrant a sign…. Too funny!

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  7. That looks like a great day out. Last time we went to London as a family there was a naked cycle ride going on. We cetainly got to see the sights that day!

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  8. great birthday treat!!! we're. just 35 minutesaway, and last time we went (march) we agreed it was lively and we should go more often - fail!

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  9. I can't believe its only 3 weeks! Looks like you had a great day x

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  10. Looks like a fab day! OMG 3 weeks!

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  11. Love going into London - the atmosphere is always fabulous, especially on a sunny day! Can't wait to see your Liberty purchases. And three weeks? Eek!!!

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  12. A blast of London is always a tonic! Looks like a good day. Di x

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  13. What a fun day... and you went to the mothership!

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  14. So glad you had a wonderful day out! I'm so excited to be in London for the first time in October! I may have to travel straight from Heathrow to Liberty... Oh and the pride logo with all those little rainbow pennants is fantastic! You must do a quilt. :)

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  15. Glad you had a great day out. I have never been to Liberty's in London! And don't wish the retreat here too quickly as I have too much to do before then! eek!

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  16. Looks like a fabulous day out. Nothing can top the vibe of a pride festival - such a great atmosphere. And Liberty. Ah. You make me swoon.

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  17. Looks like a fab day out. So many yes since I was inside Liberty, such a gorgeous building.

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  18. Ha, I thought that sign already was a quilt, maybe you need to make them one for next year :oD

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