Last night, Ollie and I went walking around to see what nocturnal attractions there were in SE22 besides overpriced cocktails. We found an amazing little bring-your-own-booze Thai restaurant (that was full) and possibly the worst Indian restaurant in the world (which wasn't full but lost two customers after the curries turned up cold after a 50 minute wait). Despite the disasterous meal we learned a little bit more about our new neighbourhood.
This morning we embarked upon the weekly trip to the launderette, which is always an ordeal, but to make it better, we went for a lovely breakfast in Vintage Pretty's - a little cafe which looks like it could be a quaint country living room and serves up AMAZING food. Following that we took a little trip to a fete in Peckham Rye and bought chocolate and amazing sandwiches. Jen turned up - all the way from Tonbridge - and we watched...a dog show. This is something that only the English could come up with. There was most handsome dog, dog that looked most like its owner and....dogs in fancy dress. Quite a way to spend a Sunday afternoon, watching a poor golden retriever dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and being paraded round in front of all the other local dogs. Despite this being totally bizarre and somewhat wrong, it was quite a family fun-esque day.
The best part of the day was the last part - Serina, Jessie and James also joined us and we trekked over to the Cafe on the Rye to watch a free outdoor screening of Slumdog Millionaire. Sat on the grass with blankets and wine...and all for free. Lovely. And then for those of us who don't live in Kent, a short walk home.
Although these experiences do not match up to those you have when travelling, sometimes it is just nice to do something effortless and enjoy nice company.
Night all xx
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