Just a Random Afternoon

Wednesday 1/27- After classes, Zach and I walked on a spontaneous and fun trip to Oxford Street, the major shopping district. We went in Selfridges & Co. for the first time, which is a HUGE and EXPENSIVE dpt. store with snooty workers at every corner. This adventure lead us to an attempt to go in an old gorgeous architecture church which lead us to nothing and into the Wallace collection Gallery (mins from Oxford street, houses treasures in a familiar, intimate, and opulent setting)

Some things I saw: (all in this gorgeous house which had the collections, 24 different galleries) Beautiful paintings from a kings gallery from 16^th century, armour from king louis XII, canon and carriage form Venice, Marie Antoniettes furniture. The grandeur of the house was amazing. This was a very neat gallery/exhibit/place away from hustle & bustle of Oxford street.

Some notes about London so far:

-Americans stand out in London because we are naturally louder. I have to watch myself at times, or will make a scene.

-London street crossing is annoying…to much waiting. I am used to just crossing at the busy streets in Chicago. Here, there are signs on the street in front of you to direct what way to look.

-Loud at night outside my window from hustle and bustle of pub-goers

-Shoppers are intense. They do not want you to get in their way, so much they might bump you.

-There are gorgeous cathedrals everywhere.

-The scent is different; can’t explain.

-At restaurants, they do not use napkins like Americans; they greatly limit them.

-At store registers, they greatly examine your credit/debit card signature to make sure it matches your receipt one

Outside Wallace Collection Gallery
One of the gorgeous pieces of furniture!