Escape to London!

Well, Egham really.  To any Brits reading this, I'm sure they would not consider Egham being London, but to me it's all the same... My sister, Molly, and her boyfriend just bought a house together in Egham and they moved in last week.  I flew up on Friday to help out a bit.  Egham is a nice place to live. There are some great café-restaurants, a bit of shopping, and only 40 minutes to London.  Since only the super-rich can afford London, it's a nice compromise. 

It was quite hot in London last weekend, not really what I expected since we always think of rain! We took a break from unpacking Saturday morning and went to the Bourough Market, in the city.  Apparently, it is now on the "must do" list when visiting London.  I had been there a couple of years ago after reading an article about it in Saveur magazine. Boy, has it grown since.  What an amazing place to visit.  Fruit and vegetable stalls, wine shops, a shop specializing in all things from Spain, lots of local poultry, lamb, beef etc.  It's great fun.  Oh, and did I mention all of the yummy baked goods, grilled meats, and fresh fruit drinks to sample on your way around.  If you go, definitely go with an empty stomach.  There's lots of great places to eat scattered around, not to mention, the great British Cheese Shop "Neal's Yard Dairy" has opened a store just across the street. The market is only open Friday from noon to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00-4:00. Plan your day accordingly.