Beginning of the end of the year : ( BUT 25 days to Christmas : D As shown by our newly purchased advent calendars : ) We hit the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, a market modelled on the traditional markets of Germany. It was festive, with decorations and Christmas fayre, including mulled wine, hot chocolate, hog roasts (not so good for the Vegetarian amongst us, but never mind) and pretzels. There were rides, including a ferris wheel and numerous carousels, along with arts and crafts stalls. We tried the pretzels and the hot chocolate, both of which were delicious, and took in the sights, smells and sounds of the market. It was freezing and the air was filled with Christmassy music and spirit. It was very enjoyable, to be honest, despite the relative naffness and creepiness of the animatronic moose and tree that talked to us. We had a great festive time : )
A few days later, we took a small mosey down to Heal's on Tottenham Court Road in order to buy various things for people as Christmas presents. (Chocolate pizza anyone?!) We love this shop because we feel posh when we go there, a nice antidote from the poverty of studenthood (not that we ever can afford to buy anything!), and all its wares are classy and innovative. Plus it's within walking distance of UCL, so makes for a good distraction from Russian grammar - we like to see it as a practical demonstration of verbs of motion : p
This is the final one for this semester, as the Vegetarian whisked off to the sunny lands of India prior to the end of term (alright for some! - Bristollian) so we were unable to have a final exploring Wednesday before Christmas. Never fear, next term will have all kinds of travels in store. Or so we hope, anyway.
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A few days later, we took a small mosey down to Heal's on Tottenham Court Road in order to buy various things for people as Christmas presents. (Chocolate pizza anyone?!) We love this shop because we feel posh when we go there, a nice antidote from the poverty of studenthood (not that we ever can afford to buy anything!), and all its wares are classy and innovative. Plus it's within walking distance of UCL, so makes for a good distraction from Russian grammar - we like to see it as a practical demonstration of verbs of motion : p
This is the final one for this semester, as the Vegetarian whisked off to the sunny lands of India prior to the end of term (alright for some! - Bristollian) so we were unable to have a final exploring Wednesday before Christmas. Never fear, next term will have all kinds of travels in store. Or so we hope, anyway.
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