Trafalgar Square

Today is the first day Jason and I get to spend the entire day together. The original plan for us today since he has 2 days off was to head on over to Paris.  When we got up we looked up the weather and the euro star tickets (train that goes through the channel) and found it might rain in Paris and the tickets jumped up in price to something we were unwilling to pay.  We decided to change Paris for mid week when fairs would be affordable.  By unaffordable I mean they had jumped up from $124 rt/ pp to$309 rt/pp.  Clearly not worth it for just a few days. 

Our first stop out was the dry cleaners and then breakfast at McDonald's.  The food at McDonald's is relatively different so we continue to try new things.  Our over all mood seemed somber as we walked to eat (no doubt due to disappointment we were not spending the day in Paris) so in an attempt to fix my mood my husband did what all good husbands do to make their wives happy... He bought me A GIFT!  Jason and I made a little trip to the local department store and picked out a rather nice present.  Jason bought me a Louis Vitton bag and omg I was flabbergasted by his generosity.  All day he really didn't have to say much more because my purse pretty much kept me cheery all day.

After the purchase we brought it right home and left again out to eat lunch and pick up his shirts he missed out on the other day.  I have to admit while he was in the store I couldn't help but to notice how different the shopping experience is in London in comparison from home.

 First there are so few cars where the stores are due to the public transportation so you see shops upon shops with alleys and open ways and as people are walking by no doubt on their way to their destination just pop in and out as if it was the last thing they expected to do that day.  The shopping experience is also different because Londoners have a high expectation and manners and etiquette seem to be top priority.  The sales people are very attentive and rather than it be like a shopping purchase it is more like a shopping experience. 


Once shopping was finished we went on to lunch.  In the financial district there are many options to eat from and since it was Friday all stores and eateries were open for business.  I say this because last time Jason and I were in the financial district after 6pm it was like a ghost town.  Only pubs were open which is primarily the business people getting off of work and drinking to make the day all better.  (very interesting) No problem with drinking and driving here because everyone takes a taxi, tube, or double decker bus home..

Our final stop was Trafalgar Square.  This was one of the few places Jason hadn't been with his group, therefore I had to show him where it was.  On my original tour I only stayed outside but today as we approached realized there is a gallery inside with amazing art.  This is a place I knew my sister Ramona would fall in love with.  The art was breathtaking!

The square dates back to the 14th century but only became a cultural square open to the public in 1830.  It is said to be the heart and soul of London.  As mentioned earlier it houses the National Gallery of Art. (http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/)

On our way out who could resist taking pictures amongst this amazing place.  Jason and I took a few cool shots and then went on in for the evening.  Pretty mellow evening.  We ate dinner in our room and relaxed in preparation to do it all again tomorrow.