The Week in Pictures
I've been doing so much walking this week and snapping random photos along the way that I have quite the bank of pictures stored up. If I don't share them now, I'm afraid I'll forget they exist!
The amount of tea I've had this week is a bit ridiculous. And the amount of cake with that tea? Bordering on (no, definitely) unhealthy. But exploring London's glorious vintage tea rooms has been one of the best parts of this holiday. And I'm happy to say that I did make time for letter writing as I hoped to the other day.
Please look at that tea cozy. And at that chocolate orange cake...
I finally made it to Westminster Cathedral like I've been meaning to all year. I went for Good Friday mass, and I am so happy I did. Not only was the atmosphere of solemn beauty especially appropriate for Good Friday, but the people there were of the friendliest sort. As I waited in line for the Reverence of the Cross after mass, the older woman ahead of me noticed I was alone. So she and I struck up a very hushed conversation. It turns out she is from Ireland and was feeling rather alone too. God is good in even the smallest of ways, isn't He?
Kensington Palace on Easter Sunday
The many, many blooming daffodils outside Kensington Palace on Easter. Walking up Kensington High Street, through Kensington Gardens, and then through Knightsbridge to Gloucester Road was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as well as Royal Albert Hall, pictured below.
I spent Tuesday walking through Belgravia and happened upon 65 Eaton Place, which after doing a little research, I confirmed was the model for 165 Eaton Place on the tv series "Upstairs Downstairs." So that was exciting haha.
Apple blossoms in Belgravia, near Sloane Square. So, so lovely.
Harrods, which is one of the scarier stores I've ever been in. While the food hall and the Egyptian rooms are incredible, I did feel rather as if I was going to break something by accident and be made to pay 700 pounds. I'm glad I've been in, but I'll probably never do it again!
The trees beginning to blossom on a street near home :)
England looks so pretty in the springtime, especially Kensington gardens! I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the liebster award. :) You don't have to do it unless you want to.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so kind of you, Gabrielle!! I really appreciate it! I'll definitely do it, but after I film a video for Clare's teatime today. (Yay for doing things last-minute haha.)
ReplyDeleteYes, English springtime is prettier than I could have imagined! I feel so lucky to be here. :)
Oh, you don't have to worry about rushing to do it--it took me three weeks to finally finish my post after Stephanie nominated me! :)
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