So cold

Ok, this week we started with 29.9 degrees and by Tuesday it was 16 and by the end of the week I had a jacket, scarf and a few layers. My poor little body was so confused. Ben started considering whether he may need a jacket soon. This week was very busy at work, and I had a cold so it wasn't the most fun week. So a quiet weekend was in order.

Friday night, Ben and I tried another local restaurant. We went to an Indian restaurant that has been operating for the past 35 years. It was quite delicious. Saturday morning Ben was up early watching rugby and I had a call from Sarah Mc. I'm starting to think there must be something pretty important on in the rugby world. Sarah called at the best time just as the second game of rugby was about to start. Once the rugby was over we ventured to some art viewings. We bought a lovely screen print from a lovely older lady who had such an amazing house and a cute art studio out the back of her home. It is so deceiving on how big some of the homes are as they look so tiny from the street. I also bought a cute little tea light candle holder made out of pottery as well. It is nice to start collecting a few things to make our flat feel like home. Ben keeps reminding me that we are not here forever and I can't ship too much home. After going to a few openings we went to our local coffee shop and luckily found a seat. Saturday night we went out for cheap and cheerful dinner before going to the movies.

Today, Ben was up again really early. I think it was 6:00 that he was up to watch Australia versus South Africa. Ben says he was standing up for the last ten minutes as it was nail biting. I am sorry I missed it but sleep was calling me. After the game some of our friends came round for a cooked breakfast and to watch the Argentina/NZ game. What we have noticed since moving here is that they don't have bakeries like Baker's Delight. If you want bakery goods you generally go to the local supermarket. We came across one yesterday so I was down at the bakers right on 8 when it opened to buy some fresh bread. Most shops here are chains. It is a shame that they don't really have a lot of independent stores. I have been whining a lot about how I am not really loving the shopping over here. Everyone pretty much wears the same brands, Zara, H&M and Top Shop. You can walk round the office or down the street and you can name where the clothes have been bought from. When I come home at the end of February I am going to go crazy in the shops. I've been working at my job now for about 2 months and I have seen three people wearing the same outfits. It is crazy. A no one seems to care or be embarrassed about it.

This afternoon we went for a walk to Fulham Palace. It was so pretty to walk along the river and through the grounds of the palace. The sun had finally come out and it wasn't too chilly. We walked through all the leaves that are starting to fall off the trees and sat on the grass with all the other people trying to make the most of this weather before it gets too cold to sit outside at all. I've noticed that since the weather has started to cool down, Pimms are being removed off the drinks menu. It won't be long until mulled wine will be the drink of choice.

So the weekend is nearly over, so sad. Tonight Benny and I booked a weekend away in Iceland to see the Northern Lights in late November. We are so excited.