A new day, a hint off bluesky and sunshine. A quick skype with L’s mum and it was time for more continental breakfast. I know it’s been days since I had bacon and a fried egg but I’m sure my digestive system will thank me for it one day. Today was Oxford St, with a bit of the rest of the West End for good measure. L wanted to shop, and where better really (I’m not keen on letting her loose and unsupervised in Harrod’s). She had a list of locations, checked it twice, and off we went. Quick stop at Marble Arch for a photo, then away into retail…

After everything we’ve been eating, a continental breakfast at the hotel sounded sweet. A little light toast, tea, all-bran and some yogurt and honey to add a bit of balance to the system and top up the immune system. London at this time of year can be a bit of a challenge to the system, as there aren’t many seasonal greens, and the cold, biting wind on the streets is rapidly contrasted by the blast furnaces cranking up the heat in almost every building.  Lots of sudden temperature changes. After breakfast the most pressing task was doing the laundry. A little bit of research has located a couple of laundromats…