Rainy Day...in London

After a rainy week secluded in my cave as I like to call my sanctuary where I write and work, inevitably I started to think of London!

First, because last year at this time I was living there, second, for those who follow me on Instagram, I’ve widely shared my stories about the rainy days in London.

In fact, I also talked about it in one of my videos, I put it at the end of the article.

I needed the perfect outfit to be able to go out there and my favourite store: Burberry on Regent Street. The building is period, built in 1820 for the Prince Regent (hence Regent Street), later King George IV.

I've discovered this place in 2017, during my hen's trip, one month before my Solo Wedding in Santorini.

The building was completely restored by the brand and its then Creative Director, Christopher Bailey. It took 2 years of renovation before it opened in 2012, this is the brand's largest store with 44,000 sq. ft of space, no less than 8 elevators and 26 stairs! This magnificent boutique is worth a visit on its own, especially if you like architecture.

Well, I admit the welcome is so charming and personalised that I took up residence lol, and depending on the time of day, I am offered a coffee, a tea or champagne… One tip from me, leave before emptying your entire bank account, everything is so beautiful here ...

Well covered up, I’m not afraid to explore the city on foot, even in the greyness there’s a lot to discover in the streets of London ...

Just in time for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace!

Another very touristy place, the Tower of London. The place is already quite austere in normal times (medieval style dictates), but on a rainy day we can perfectly imagine Anne Boleyn locked in the dungeon several weeks before her execution… You know, the 2nd wife of King Henry VIII; accused of adultery and high treason, she was beheaded.

Fortunately, at the Tower of London, there are also the crown jewels to admire (unfortunately photos prohibited), and then we understand better why Anne loved being queen so much ...

By the way, thanks to The Tudors series, I don't think I’d have remembered British history so much without watching Henry Cavill in panthoses, it was surely a good practice for him before Superman!

And the animal statues are there to remind us that in the past this fortress housed a menagerie (on the other hand the crow is real).

Nothing better than to take refuge in the many museums of the city for shelter like the British Museum my favourite, you can also go to see a musical or a ballet: reread Happy New Year 2020.
 
Check again:

• Madame Tussauds
• The Royal Mews with breathtaking coaches
• Kensington Palace with photos of jewels
• Sherlock Holmes Museum
• Design Museum

All these visits make me hungry: scones or cupcakes, so hard to choose (Read Article I love December).

But it’s already 6 p.m., dinner time here, if we opted for a specialty:

• Fish & chips, white fish fillet dipped into a batter made of flour, baking powder and beer before being fried, served with fries, mashed potatoes peas and tartar sauce.
• Meat Pie with the famous gravy sauce, usually served with mashed potato. I admit it's my favourite meal when it rains, great comfort food!

It was a good day, for those who really don't like the rain, there’s always the option to watch it fall and the squirrels pass by, or to wait for spring to return to go back to the magnificent parks and gardens of the city, like in my Article my Birthday in London.

​​Have a great weekend everyone!
 
Love & Joy,
L.