jour 5

 I was so exhausted last night that I didn't talk about my way back after the concert.  As you can imagine, there was a crowd leaving the Royal Albert Hall so finding a taxi wasn't easy.  I walked in the direction towards my flat while glancing to hail a cab. It took me at least ten minutes.  It's strange but I felt no fear of walking alone in the dark. I thought I never feel so safe anywhere else, not even at home. I know however that it is irrational, since London is no safer from all dangers than Montreal.  My taxi ride was quite expensive, but I arrived at my doorstep. The driver didn't speak to me, however, he waited for me to open the door before driving off, waving at me. I found that nice.  Finally, after writing the blog, it was past midnight and as the evening had been quite emotional, I took some time to fall asleep.

Which meant that I wasn't fresh and ready when I woke up this morning. It takes me time to start my day.  I booked my pre-return test for Saturday. Please cross our fingers and send positive vibes for a negative test. I have already decided where I will go in the event of a positive, but I prefer to come back another time.

I didn't tell you, but handsome Englishmen in suits have become rare since my arrival. So today I decided to go for a walk in the city. The city is the center of finance and business. If there is a place to see gentlemen, it is there.  I saw a few but not as much as usual. Do they also do "télétravail"? Maybe... Or they go out less than in summer...  Any way, I took advantage of the walk to admire the magnificent buildings along my way. London is the old and the modern that coexist everywhere.

  

  

I took the bus to near Charing Cross and walked to St-Paul Cathedral, a walk of about 20 minutes. I had lunch at a restaurant near St-Paul and crossed the Jubilee Bridge to get to Borough Market. Along the way, I stopped at my favorite souvenir shop in London. Cheap souvenir shops are everywhere in the city. This one, without being chic, still offers average quality.  

Those who came with me to London know that I love Borough Market. I did some shopping there and came back for a quick afternoon nap. You know the tube is always on strike. The traffic is heavy and it took almost two hours by bus to return. Luckily I didn't have an important appointment!

  

I just came back from supper. I went to Cafe Laville. It's five minutes from my flat. It is a restaurant that is installed above the Regent Canal. I will have to take my friends there. The food is excellent! All is homemade, from pasta, pizza to dessert.  I let myself be tempted by a dessert: fresh tiramisu. So good ! It tasted like heaven. Now I'm at the stage where I say to myself: "I shouldn't have..." Too late and it was delicious.

I'll leave you there and say good night. It will soon be for me.

P.S.  Editing:  When I came back home, I crossed a fox just in front my flat.  That remind me when I was with Raymonde et Robert in summer 2019, we also crossed a fox on our way for a restaurant.