On Friday I won tickets to a Chelsea game , couldn't get anyone else to go with me so I decided to go myself , train prices were out of this world. This left one curl toe action I'm not a travel snob ( probably am) but even if coaches are old I expect cleanliness. This wasn't the case and I think CSI would have had a field day , after initially freaking out I thought it couldn't get any worse and settled town with a book. Until I was joined by a family with a toddler and baby ( not a problem I'm used to children noise as I work in a school) however what makes my soul a little is I've found is the ABC song on loop for an hour , followed by Incy Wincy spider. If I ever suggest coach travel again pleases kill me slowly by playing those the songs mentioned at me ...
Anyways London bound indeed I was and as I was going later to a Chelsea football game I decided to stick nearby in South Kensington.
And South Kensington is so choice ! with the area near the tube station laid out to pavement cafe culture . From what I quickly glimpsed there are places to eat to suit all budgets. Then on to the Natural museum for a quick flick round , I could easily have spent all day there but just a quick visit.
The architecture of the building really does make my heart sing !
I enters the museum via the side entrance which is something they do when the museum is busy . The escalator to the volcano zone us high but oh what a view !!
After the museum I proceed to go the Chelsea game , the nearest tube station for this is Fulham Broadway. I do know my way round London a bit but if unsure to save time I just ask a member of staff it a policeman !
Chelsea lost against Crystal Palace but it was a fun if tiring day out.
I love a day pottering about on my own like this - with no-one to please but myself! It sounds like you had a good time... apart from that coach trip!!
ReplyDeleteYou are very brave going to a football math alone, I've never even been to one full-stop! Mich x
ReplyDeleteI think you are ace for going on your own. Train travel is getting more and more expensive. It is shocking
ReplyDeleteLove London so much lots to see and do.
ReplyDeleteWow go you doing that all on you own. Train journeys can be such a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteWell done you for going on your own and sorry Chelsea lost. I do love loitering around looking at London architecture, it's pretty special. I've not been to South Ken for ages but it still looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI am so gutted I couldn't come with you. Looks like you had a busy day but a real shame about the school
ReplyDeleteI dont think I have ever been to a football match on my own, but it looks like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteoh i do wish i lived closer to the capital always lovely places t see and go to
ReplyDeleteI just love the Natural History Museum. I feel the same about the architecture - I could sit in there all day and just smile away at it. I feel the same way about Gaudi's work in Barcelona.
ReplyDeleteYou were very brave going to a match on your own :)
ReplyDeleteWow go you going to a match on your own, ive never done it in London but back home I have a few times x
ReplyDeleteOh, I used to do two and a half day coach trips as a young adult, horrid! But good on you for taking the trip down and enjoying a great day in London!xx
ReplyDeleteWell done for braving it alone, I know many wouldn't but why miss out....
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a wonderful day and hats off to you, I blooming hate coaches
Well done for braving it alone, I know many wouldn't but why miss out....
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a wonderful day and hats off to you, I blooming hate coaches
Well done for braving it alone, I know many wouldn't but why miss out....
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a wonderful day and hats off to you, I blooming hate coaches
I'm always fearful of travelling alone but I take my hat off to you for doing it. I think London is a bit scary as my navigating skills are somewhat lacking x
ReplyDeleteLove London! Nothing better than grabbing a coffee and going for a wander to find something new.
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