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A Day Out in London

 We had one day.  One day in London to fulfil my foodie dreams - and of course meet up with Liss and Roses.  How fabulous to the mix the two!

We jumped on the train to meet Liss and Roses at their very posh hotel in South Kensington - and fortunately for all of us there was a Gail's right across from their salubrious accommodations.  Gail's was on my MUST DO list - a scone with clotted cream and jam - we were there early and with enthusiasm....



Mike and I then waited in the "sitting room" of Liss and Roses' hotel...


Went for a simple second breakfast of galettes.  We then went out separate ways - it was GIRL'S SHOPPING DAY!!  So of course this included a pilgrimage back to Harrods Food Halls...


Then a good browse and cocktail snack stop (third breakfast??!) at Harvey Nicholls...



We then hit the tube (squashed in like sardines - sooooo packed) and headed for Liberty of London (one of my fave shops), a YUMMMMMM early dinner at Flat Iron, and then a stroll up to Marylebone High Street - for a good browse...AWESOME LONDON MAGIC.

Mike and Roses cutting quite a look in downtown London

The gang at Flat Iron

Ribbons at VV Rouleux in Marylebone

Lissy having a ball in Ottolenghi

Beautiful mixing of flowers on the footpath, and amazing food in the window

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