I haven't ever stopped at the restaurants that flank London Bridge Station and Borough Market. When the market's on, one would be foolish to miss out on homemade pasta, local cheese, and out-of-this-world fresh bread, and I can't say I've been down here without a plan to Market. Alas, we arrived for a tour of the South Bank (my fave), and settled down quite easily with this jug of Pimms and some paella. Now I've been quick to say that paella is a cesspool of bacteria, but man, was this rice good! I'm officially a convert: I will forever praise that huge vat of rice.
It was great people watching while we waited on the food...
Seems so strange to see the market empty. It's such a vast space.
Finally: the South Bank in all her glory...
We went into the Tate Modern (which is great, by the way. I haven't been in over two years...it was better than I remembered it) and caught a glimpse of St. Paul's from across the river from this amazing little balcony.
This is so London: sitting riverside, watching the bubbles in the distance, soaking up the sunshine. What a great day.
On our way home, after a pop into Hilary's St James Tavern in Picadilly and O Bar in SoHo for a little happy hour, we
It was a perfect way to end a wonderful day.
I hope you had a great time, Laura.
Have fun with your family in Finland xxx
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