With my scarf over my head and hoods over theirs, we made our way to the subway and within minutes, we were right the British Museum compound. Got to queue up to go in because of the security but there was no long waiting, everything was checked and done efficiently and in no time, we were led into the museum.
The British Museum is free to all visitors and open everyday
from 10am-5.30pm and until 8.30pm on Fridays.
It houses a vast collection of of world art and artefacts...
I did not take any pictures inside the museum, we just walked around
and browsed through the history of countries, one that interests us
is Egypt!
Inside the museum.....
By the time we came out from the museum, there was only a gentle drizzle, safe to
walk without getting wet and we went to Oxford Street which is a home to more than
300 shops and landmark and branded stores....
My girl was most excited!
Spent another couple of hours going in and out of the shops...
Took a break at Mark & Spencer Cafe...
Our light teabreak to rest our legs....
and after that, we made our way back to Old Street...
Passed by Thai Thai restaurant and ended up there for dinner...
Something simple....
At the entrance...
The ambiance was pretty impressive....
My girl loves Pad Thai and the portion was quite large...
Out of the five days we were there, it rained on this day....
And we need something hot and spicy to warm us up before we called it a Day...
Pad Thai looks really good, like the one we get at my favourite Thai restaurant here.
ReplyDeleteMy girl likes that a lot!
DeleteI would love to visit the museum.
ReplyDeleteI like something soupy on a rainy cold day.
Right, something hot too...
DeleteQuite good lah, a visit to the museum to sit out the rain. And the makan was even better :)
ReplyDeleteCan never turn down food even though it was not a lot actually..
DeleteI don't like raining, as like what you mention, no fun walking... Now that i walk here and there, rain, can't walk also... hehe...
ReplyDeleteyeah, rain confines us from walking far far..
DeleteThe teabreak, suits me, i like!!! I like!!! hehe...
ReplyDeleteI super like! hahahaa
DeleteYou have been blogging so many posts to lure me to visit London! LOL
ReplyDeleteI told my niece last week that I would visit her next year because Claire's blog has been very exciting. Now I will definitely visit this Free Entrance museum since I love visiting Museums like crazy. That city rained also everyday when I was there for 2 weeks long ago.
The decor ambiance of the Thai Restaurant is very lovely and nice.
hahahaa..serious!! Must go during summer, the weather is more suitable for us then... I think you will enjoy the museum, so much to see and to know..
DeleteCamden Lock market is nice to visit on a sunny day. They had interesting stores but since the new management took over, things have changed. They have free WIFi🙂
ReplyDeleteIf you are into flowers and plants, Colombia flower market is the place. Its not far from Old Street. It's is cheap and huge discounts towards the end of market day. It is packed but the atmosphere is brill. There are stores selling cakes, hot drinks, freshly cooked squid etc.
Yes Camden Lock market is interesting and it was so hot the next day!
DeleteNice plan by your son. You get to enjoy thr museum.
ReplyDeleteLovely holidays, Claire. Have fun!
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