Today was pretty fun. We slept in a bit and then went to check out Portabello Market in Notting Hill. It is a really great market that is divided into different sections along Portobello Road, such as antiques, clothes, fruits and vegetables. They also have one of the best exchange rates there, which my roommate took advantage of. I didn't buy anything except for for some hangers and towels for the flat at Woolworths, which is sort of the Target/Wal-Mart of London.
I am starting to get the hang of the subway system. We have been using an Oyster card, which is a refillable card, to ride the subway for now, since I can't decide if I want to buy a monthly pass. I can't decide whether I will ride the subway or walk to work every day. I have been told that it is a 30 minute walk to work. I'll try it the first day because I really need to save money.
On the way back, my roommate wanted to stop and eat at a thai buffet restaurant that had take out for 4 pounds (about 8 US dollars), which is actually a bargain. Most places cost at least 5-8 pounds for a meal (10-16 dollars). Eating out in London is EXPENSIVE, so I am going to stop by the grocery store tomorrow. Luckily, the small market under our apartment building had soy milk, cereal, tea, soy pudding, and ramen (which I have a feeling I will be eating a lot of here). Even the ramen here is expensive (0.23 pounds = about 50 cents each--they are usually 5/$1 at HEB). I have a feeling that I will be living off that and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a while). :(
Anyways, the good news was that the place ended up being vegan. All the "meat" dishes were made up of TVP (textured vegetable protein) and abalone tofu, and all but one that I tried was really good. The curry was excellent! My roommate and her friend that was showing us around were really disappointed, but I was so happy. I have a feeling that I will be going there as often as I can afford to.
BTW, Sarah, I think you will really appreciate this picture. Did you know that Smart was making cute little sports cars now?
2 comments:
Hey girlie, glad to hear you are settling in. I think London is awesome, I'm glad you are finding food. I will have to get you the name of the cool vegetarian restaurant where I had bangers 'n mash so you can try it out. We have Woolworth's in the US too, they are mainly up North; there use to be a couple in Miami but they went out.
Keep posting, and be sure to "mind your gap"!
Love ya,
Kristin
We miss you already...keep the postings coming!
Don't eat too much Ramen, that stuff is not good for you! hugs, Sarah
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