The Laggard
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
This was my usual place on our Tours by Foot tour of Soho. I was always a block or maybe half a block behind everyone else. Sinead was moving so quickly that this was my only option for takingWeiterlesen
The Sprit of Soho
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
The Spirit of Soho mural was created by the Soho community and completed in 1991. It shows Soho life and is dedicated to the people of Soho. The mural depicts St Anne presiding over local notables;Weiterlesen
Who Are All These People?
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Here's a look at the entire mural, showing the side panels. I would have liked to see this during the day time so I could make out who each of the figures is supposed to be. I can recognize a few ofWeiterlesen
John Snow
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Here's another place in Soho that Sinead pointed out as we passed by but didn't stop at. This place looked great and I've really been wanting to eat at an authentic British pub. Having it named forWeiterlesen
Outdoor Dining
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
This is the sort of thing I expected, and hoped, to see in Soho. Instead, I only saw it in passing as we walked to the different places that our guide, Sinead, wanted to show us. Shooting on the runWeiterlesen
Garlic & Shots
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
I couldn't even imagine eating at a place where the only food that's served is garlic. This has got to be one of the most original restaurant/bars that I've ever encountered. We didn't go in, or evenWeiterlesen
Let’s Call It a Night
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
By now the tour was winding down and we were all ready to go our separate ways. I don't know how everyone else felt, but we weren't exactly thrilled with this Tours by Foot experience. Sinead ran usWeiterlesen
Goodnight, Sinead!
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
That's our Tours by Foot group, getting ready to split up and go our own ways. I was happy to see that nobody got cheap and didn't pay Sinead. Even though her tour could have been better, she did tryWeiterlesen
Poppie’s
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
After the tour, we decided to have dinner at Poppie's, a fish and chips spot recommend by Sinead. Actually, recommended is not a strong enough word. She spent much of the tour going on about howWeiterlesen
Fish and Chips
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
We found Poppie’s to be good but after Sinead’s build up, it was kind of a let down. We learned now that we need to form our own opinions about places and not to let others influence ourWeiterlesen
Retro Restaurant
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Poppie’s doesn’t look quite what I had imagined a fish and chips restaurant to look like. Somehow, I had expected more of a nautical theme. I kind of like this retro look though. I feel likeWeiterlesen
A Great Dinner
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
We’re leaving Poppie’s feeling happy and with full bellies. This was a really great dinner. I’d like to try a few other fish and chips shops before we leave for home. I think that I’ll beWeiterlesen
M&M's World
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
After dinner at Poppie's, we decided to stop by the M&M's Store in Leicester Square. We've been walking past this place several times already and it looks like a fun store to visit.
Hop on the Bus!
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
As soon as you enter M&M's World this iconic red London bus is right in front of you. It's obviously not a real bus because it's a bit too small but it's a great replica. It really gives this store aWeiterlesen
So Much More Than Chocolate
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
It's a very nice place, bigger than the one in Manhattan but I think the Manhattan one has much more stuff. Here, there's too much empty space. It gives me the impression that this store might be justWeiterlesen
Tastefully Decorated
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
This is a beautiful store and everything is so colorful! I'm glad that we stopped by! M&M's World in London is decorated much more nicely than the store in New York. Everything feels so crowded andWeiterlesen
Abbey Road Tribute
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
There were a lot of the big M&M figures throughout the store, more than the ones in the Manhattan store, in fact. This display is a homage to the Beatles crossing Abbey Road. The Fab Four never lookedWeiterlesen
Not Much to Buy
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
I really wanted to get something from the London M&M's store, like maybe a magnet or a key chain, to go with my key chain from the Manhattan store but, after looking through the entire multi-levelWeiterlesen
Where is Everybody?
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
I'm glad that the store was so empty while we were here. It gave me plenty of opportunities to get photos without people walking in and out of the frame and I could take my time while composing shots.Weiterlesen
Empty
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
Here's a look at all three floors of M&M's World at the same time. Not only is there hardly anyone in the store shopping, there doesn't appear to be very much merchandise to shop for. The main thingWeiterlesen
Christmas is Coming
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
It's nice to see the Christmas decorations slowly going up in London. I always love seeing, and photographing, Christmas in New York so seeing how Christmas is celebrated in another country is veryWeiterlesen
Big Blue
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
One of the things that I really like at this M&M's World is how many of the big figures are standing throughout the store. There are a few in the New York store but nowhere near as many as this placeWeiterlesen
Taste the Rainbow
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
This rainbow of lights almost completely surrounds the windows of the M&M's Store. These lights really give the store a colorful and exciting look. To make it even better, the colors slowly change,Weiterlesen
Inside Looking Out
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
Here's another look at the rainbow lights that are surrounding the M&M's Store. Being further back, it's easier to get some sense of scale of these lights. They are quite big and fill up a sizeableWeiterlesen
Crossing Tower Bridge
8. November 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
Nearly all of the figures in M&M's World were themed to reflect the country that they are in. I think that this is a great idea to help visitors remember their trip and make each location special.Weiterlesen