Saturday Second Portobello Road and Tea in Kensington Gardens

Went to Portobello Road for a second and final time today.  The weather seemed chilly but I was sorry after a short distance that I hadn't worn my fleece vest instead of my leather coat.  Today the weather was ideal.  Bright, clear skies, and about 68 degrees.  I walked Portobello road from stem to stern.  From the antique shops and street venders through the fruit and veggie venders and up all the way through the flea market and back again.  Picked up just 2 items.  Took my time so I didn't get back to Bayswater road until almost 1 pm. 

Sorry it's sideways, but this is a rose bush that has taken over a wrought iron fence on the way up Portobello Road.

Tile floor inside one of the antique shops on Portobello, good quilt inspiration.

Instead of a sandwich I decided to go through the Kensington Gardens to the Orangery where they serve tea.  I was a little too hungry for just tea, so ordered grilled portobello mushrooms with mashed potatoes, and green tea.  Decided to walk through the park awhile and then went back to the hotel to switch coats.

I went out again and took the tube down to Marbel Arch and walked from there to Bond street.  The streets and shops are mad crowded so I just decided to come back to the hotel, but came throug Hyde Park.  Everyone was out and rejoicing in the wonderful weather.  Had planned on going to Bella Italia for supper but they took too much time to acknowledge me so I thought I remembered a fish &chip shop about 2 blocks away that I had been to last time on Dennis's recommendation.  Mr. Fish was still there so I had cod and chips.

Stopped at Tesco (grocery store) to pick up more water and then headed back to hotel.  The news that greeted me was that all flights were grounded until Monday am because of the volcano.  My flight is/was scheduled for Tuesday am.  So am still not sure if it will be a go because the volcano keeps erupting.  Sure am glad I took out insurance on this trip.  Probably tomorrow I will get my flight information out and do some checking on the internet.  For now it's Keep Calm and Carry on.

Hope to see the Stars at our meeting Tuesday night.  It is this Tuesday isn't it.  But then maybe not.

Cheers!