Coffee Bowls & Many Laughs

On Friday we originally planned on attending to the Africa Fashion Show. Somehow we got lost and didn't find the place. Don't even ask. (But we made it there the next day, so you can look forward a blogpost on that!) Anyways. Instead of going to the fashion show on Friday we sat down in Costa and had the biggest cappuccino cups ever! It was such a fun afternoon with many childhood stories, laughs and people watching. Lovely!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Highgate... Literally

Yesterday we went to Highgate. The same day we realized how much cheaper taking the bus instead of tube is. But anyways. After taking the wrong overground twice.. we finally arrived in Highgate. It's very beautiful there. High above the city.

We planned on visiting the Highgate cemetery which we actually found but unfortunately it happened to close at the exact moment we arrived. So we decided to visit the park right next to the cemetery where we also had some nice coffee. ♨

 

 

 

 I'm wearing a Miss Guided blouse, River Island skirt with my Topshop bag.

 

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Flowermarket Columbia Road

Already on our way to the flowermarket yesterday we saw people heading back home with giant bouquets of flowers. So we hurried up just to see that the flowermarket still went full speed. The flower sellers were screaming and promoting their goods. The beautiful smell of all the flowers floated around everyone. "Two of these a fiver!" Yes, fiver is a word you'll always hear.

We couldn't imagine that this scenery repeats every sunday! We went on to find the cutest coffee shops in hidden corners. A must-come-back for us. I'm already looking forward trying some of those delicious cupcakes!!

Home again we decided to sit in our nearest park to chill out a bit. I was doing some photo editing while my friends either doodled, read or just enjoyed the sun (just like me).

 

I'm wearing: Zara kimono, Brandy Melville top, Topshop jeans & bag, Vintage shoes
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Later in the park

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Hackney Farm and London Markets

Saturday is market day. So we went out to explore a market really near to our home. On our way we unexpectedly passed a little farm which was open for visitors. We could see some sheep, goats, chicken, pigeons and even a donkey! The farm also had a cute garden attached.
The markets we visited then were really nice and in the afternoon we sat down to have some coffee. It was a wonderful day as we got to see many beautiful things...

 

My beautiful friend is wearing a Topshop dress paired with River Island Flats.
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I'm wearing a Zara shirt with my Miss Guided highwaisted shorts and a Topshop bag.

I specifically love this graffiti because if you look at it closer you'll see that the bird's coat contains 4 colours only. Black, dark blue, a light blue and white. I'm no professional in graffiti but I think it's quite fascinating how the artits can create such three-dimensional looking pieces with a few colours only!

Another favourite graffiti. Amazing how the artwork trails around the environment e.g. the door, street sign and especially the pipe which seems to be the creator of the stream of colours. Not to forget the Fish & Chips sign that happens to be the same colour as the graffiti! :)

Causually taking pictures of strangers, ahah. But I loved how they both wore red which was a great contrast to the greens in the water of the canal.

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Back to London for New Adventures

I'm excited to tell you that I'm back in London since today. But this time, instead of 3 weeks on my own, I'm staying for 3 freaking months together with two of my absolute best friends! How great is that?
Unlike probably every other person we chose to travel by bus for 20hours. Of course it hasn't been that comfortable but I've honestly had worse (and longer) bus journeys. And one big benefit is the unlimited amount of luggage you can carry with you.

London right now is burning hot. But we were so happy when we've finally arrived at our little home for the next three months.
After refreshing ourselves we went grocery shopping at Tesco and made the biggest bowl of noodles!
oopsFor today we'll just be chilling at home and maybe watch a movie.

Excited for what tomorrow might bring!

Day 22: Going home

Sunday, 25/August/2013

Wow, three weeks can pass so fast if you don't look out! I tried to enjoy and be aware of every second of those three weeks. It was the best time! I want to and I'm going to come back someday. Hopefully soon.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my journey to London and I'll talk  you soon maybe. :*

Sleep well, Laila xoxo

Day 21: Westfield and Saying Goodbye :(

Saturday, 24/August/2013

Me and Daria spent our last day in London at the Westfield shopping mall. The biggest shopping mall in Europe! :O It was really great.

We visited all the good stores first and then went to eat at Nandos for the first time! It was so delicious and our waiter was pretty kind. (Right, Daria? ;) )

Later we tried one of those famous Pretzels with chocolate spread and it was to die for! Holy... When I come back this will be the first thing I want to eat! We also tried Churros but I don't really like them. Unfortunately I only took a picture of my churros but not of the Pretzel :/ This means you have to go there yourself and pick one, haha. :D

Full and happy we sat down in the mall. Spontanous we decided to go to the intern cinema and we watched "We are the Millers". Really funny movie (sometimes "over the top" but you can bear it.).

It was already late when we got out of the cinema so we had to go home. It was the hardest thing saying goodbye to Daria. I had a lump in my throat and didn't want to leave the subway at my station. I miss her a lot. A lot a lot. But I'm certain we are going to meet again. And until then we still have social networks to keep the contact.

Have a goodnight! Laila xxxx