Islington

A leisurely wakeup today and everyone is feeling refreshed. Nothing like a good nights sleep despite the riff raff congregating outside our door and exchanging pleasantries with each other. Everyone a bit reticent about hollering out, to buggar off and chat somewhere else (just in case a gun or knife might be produced 😵‍💫)
Breakfast done and dusted for most and off everyone dispersed. Kel and Beth to spend the day together shopping and looking around. Susie and I off to our feet and nail appointment.
Confession time… so you know how google translate has been so handy…well google maps cock it up everytime…..
We duly set off to our appointment and although I had thought we could go out the drive into the property, rather than to the side street, google said no Diane, go this way. Same route we took yesterday so thought, ok, follow that arrow. Anyway did get a bit off track, but came back and headed in the right direction….some 10 minutes walking. We get to a familiar spot and I said to Susie, isn’t that the church right beside our place? Yes… it would appear that google took us on a jaunt around in a circle. We could of hop skipped and jumped to the nail bar, not walk for a 1km in a circle. FM! Bit of a giggle and a suggestion that we keep it under wraps… but hey thats what travel is always about. We did see some interesting shops…vintage, second hand, bric a brac…certainly not what Ninja shoppers want to see tho.
While I had my nails done, Susie enjoyed the ministries of having her feet and nails done. And I swear I could hear her purring.
We have both suffered from squiffy tummies since yesterdays lunch, Beth didn’t eat all that we did as she is GF, so it would appear the prawn croquettes may have been slightly ‘off’. Not pleasant and certainly we didn’t feel like heading far from home. However did decide to walk to Spitalsfield Markets and have a gander. Kel and Beth had been there and we had received a pic of a jumper Susie might like, but they had left before she answered. Those bloody maps were doing my head in, so asking a human seemed the best option and yes we are going the correct way, just turn right then left!!!
We made it, and along the way I saw the Shard (I call it the Bullet) and I knew we were there. Found some interesting bits and bobs and then decided maybe a little snack to keep the energy levels up. Easy chicken skewers, maybe slightly too spicy (uh oh) and then to look at some of those stalls. Yep, aha, we liked a few things… few shopping bags filled and then decided it was time to head back. Spotted some cute and amazing statues, the place is full of different ones. Pics to amuse the grandies, and walked to call an Uber cos energy levels were subsiding pretty quickly. Sat down to wait, and a squirrel ran past us! I thought it was a rat!
Anyhoo, Uber was not playing the game so decided to catch a bus, headed out on the street and wouldnt ya know it but a Black Cab was heading our way, hands out, and he just pulled in. Lovely chap, delighted at how delighted I was to be in a Black London Cab.
Home in less than 5 minutes, bags deposited and time to sit, when Kel arrived, and Beth was on her way shortly.
Delights all round looking at everyones purchases. From socks to haute couture… we all are so different in what we buy.
Kel left to go get some wine and nibbles for Dan and Cami who were calling in for drinks before they went out to dinner together. Beth arrived, another show and tell session with lots of ooing and ahhing all around.
A fine day, a little chilly on the arms though. Tired out and eager to relax at our homebase.Read more