London- to market, to market...

Today was market day. It is Sunday and apparently that is big market day in London. Depending on the venue, they are open all week, but we started off the day with one favorite that is only open on Sunday- the Flower Market. It is exactly what it sounds like however, you wouldn't believe how many people are there, and how many vendors there are. The prices are really good and I kinda wished I had some place to put flowers for a week. 

We worked our way to the Leadenhall Market. Cutsie store fronts with little shops.

We found two bonus markets on the way to our last stop and they had antiques that ranged from old phones (love!) to hey, I cleaned out my basement. There were foods from all places... Foods that I have never heard about and didn't know existed. Last stop was Spitafelds. This is an amazing indoor/ outdoor venue with restaurants, artists, people selling scarves and clothes, to jewelry and kitsch. It was just a nice place to be.

Back to the historic London we headed to the towers. Mr. Beefeater tour guide (free!) was absolutely fantastic. Did you know that the Yeoman and their families actually live on the grounds? We got to see the Royal Crown Jewels (elaborate and exquisite), the 'Bloody Tower', the White Tower, and heard about the legends and history of the place. 

Headed over to the non impressive London Bridge and saw the Tower Bridge which is gorgeous! Look at that postcard-like picture :) 

Walking down the river we saw the Globe Theatre

The Queens Walk Window Garden... Very cool

 

And went to go stand in line for the London Eye. Now the line looks long but it moves pretty quickly. They put about ten people in a nice air conditioned bubble that has a nice bench in the middle and media that will tell you what the buildings are that you see around you. Now for those of you who have height/ motion issues no worries! It moves very slow and it does not rock or shake. As long as you don't push your face to the window and look down you should be good ;) again, it's so gradual I was good. 

Big Ben from Eye 

Bill and I on the Eye... Can u see him???

We decided to walk back to find somewhere fun to eat and actually decided on an Indian Restaurant. Mind you, not a huge fan and not my choice of places to eat, however, it was pretty good. I had a garlic type chicken with cheese naan and 'special' rice (AKA I have no idea what was in it) 

Back to the hostel because we are now beat. You would think with all of this walking that we have been doing my body wouldn't be so tired. C'est la vie!