Travel: London

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed some much deserved fun and relaxation.

I spent my weekend in the capital with my other half. mostly for an appointment with the wonderful Dr. Esho but as I was there, I thought I would make the most of it. Plus I love London, actually most people do, and who can blame them? It must have something to do with the thriving, electric buzz of the city and the captivating culture.

After a slightly long appointment in Harley Street, I requested on popping into a few shops. I have to say I am quite happy with my self restraint and only went in two shops and brought only one thing. Moving house must be making a more mature woman out of me or it might be the fact I am not a millionaire. 

After a brief ponder around Oxford street, we had some time to kill before our reservations at the Sanderson hotel. Therefore we thought we would be tourists and take a walk down to Westminster Abbey. I personally have not done anything touristy since I was little and most of the time I visit London, it is to shop or go out for the night. It was quite beautiful walking down the historic streets and over the bridge, gazing out at that iconic view. 

London is incredibly easy to get around and everything is walkable - perfect way to get your steps in. However I think Josh got to walk happy and I started to panic that we would be late for lunch and miss our booking. Plus my feet in my Louboutins were in agony, not the best choice of shoe to wear all day (sorry Christian), so I made beeline for the nearest tube. 

A few tube rides and a lot of changes later  (there is always that one line that is closed and it is always the one you really need) we managed to get within a few minutes walking distance from The Sanderson hotel. I have been so excited for this lunch, I cannot tell you. I have wanted to go an Alice in Wonderland tea party for years, they used to do one at Claridges but I never found time to go before they stopped them. I can safely say we certainly got our money's worth. We dined on a marble table, set in an elegant, quirky outdoor decking area, with a gorgeous array of plants, flowers and water displays. There was a great choice of herbal teas for our stylish teapot (I really wanted to take that home), I think we chose the Mad Hatter green tea, with mango. It was so refreshing and really morish. To follow was our delicious savouries; mini croque Monsieur's, cuccumber sandwiches, Scotch egg topped with caviar and a crab roll. They were full of flavour and actually the perfect size. We had two plates between us and they were quite filling. Then behold, a huge cake stand fit for the Queen of hearts herself, brimming with sweets and cakes, graced our presence. Marshmallows melted in your mouth, lady bird cakes tickled the taste buds and the drink me potion was like a dreamy melted solaro ice cream. Champagne helped to wash it down and I felt a huge wave of Britishness run over me and it was pure bliss. I could without a doubt take it upon myself to be a lady of leisure. The Sanderson Hotel itself is a treat on the eyes. Incredibly vibrant and quirky, the lobby holds fun and playful interior accessories, from hot red lips to swinging circle chairs. 

My parents and some family, funnily enough were staying in their apartment for a concert at the Albert Hall. I spent every year of my childhood going to the hall and as Josh had never been, I said we would meet them and show him inside. I may have never appreciated the event that was on but the architecture, design and grandeur is spectacular! It is a beautifully romantic building, that will go on telling stories, with its magnificence.

Before travelling home, we stumbled upon a Kerelan restaurant in Kensington and to my amazement they made dosa's. I was over the moon (I think you can tell from the image below), I have not experienced the pure ecstasy of a dosa since India a year ago. They made a traditional dosa, complete with Dahl, splendidly and I was so thrilled they got it as it should be. What a perfect way to finish off a great day, before heading back to the quiet, charming Cotswolds.

We would love to hear what you got up to at the weekend. If you decide to visit the Sanderson hotel, please book well in advance. 

Have a lovely week, lovely people. 

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