Saturday we ventured up to Notting Hill for a morning of antique shopping at the world famous Portobello Road Market. The trip on the tube was a bit chaotic, as a few subway lines were under construction. This means that we had to switch trains 4 times instead of a nonstop ride. Jeri was like a pro weaving in and out of the crowds of people in the busy stations; I was searching for hand sanitizer.
When we arrived in Notting Hill we recognized how lucky we are to be in Chelsea. It was fun but very crowded. I can't imagine what it will be like during tourist season!
The market was just like you would imagine, busy, packed with stuff, tons of fruits and veggies, amazing cheese... but, there was no furniture. We were hoping to run across some old Parisian chairs as we have been sitting on the floor for 3 weeks and counting. Here are some shots of our favorite things... Jeri at the olde butcher shop, then ordering cheese, and me with my favorite sweets table.
Jeri did happen to find an awesome Mexican restaurant, so we ducked in from the rain and enjoyed a beer and a plate of nachos. Isn't this the second time we have had nachos since we have been here?
We ended the day by purchasing an awesome little sound system for our "reception" room. Jeri hooked up the whole thing, like a pro, in less than ten minutes! It is amazing... we finally have music in the house. We have been living in silence, so this is such a treat. We listened to music all evening, cooked an amazing cannelini bean and carrot soup with fresh thyme and coriander (thanks Aim and Col for the recipe!), and we read travel magazines, researching for our upcoming trips. It was pure bliss.
To conclude, we leave you with our favorite find of the day:
More to come...
Amy
3 comments:
Having been gone to the beach all weekend, I'm just now catching up on your journey so far - how fabulous! As I'm reading, and knowing the two of you the way I do, I can actually "see" all you're going thru - Jeri's frustrations, Amy's soothing spirit ... it's like being there. Ü Maybe you can write a book when you get home!
We miss you both terribly, but I'm so excited for you to be in this together. I actually found myself tearing up (imagine that! Ü), while I was reading, knowing that you're both having an adventure most of us don't ever get the opportunity to take, let alone w/the one we love.
Just so ya know - I'm so green w/jealousy over your trips to Positano and Tuscany, two places I've wanted to visit since the first time I saw "Under the Tuscan Sun". Yes, that means I've seen it more than once ... You'll have to either forward or include lots of pictures when you post on those trips.
I love you both! Jan
BTW - the sign cracks me up! Ü
Hi guys... Your blog is so detailed :D
Finally got the official ok from dad, Madi and I are looking at tickets right now! Amy, you should post some better pictures of your new haircut :]
Love you.
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