A favorite place of many in London is Borough Market, one of the most fantastic outdoor markets I've ever been to. Of course it has had some time to mature and become a true fixture in London having started in 1755. (note to Chris: all good things in time!)
The market has grown over the years from a tiny triangle of land to a huge complex covering several city blocks. Like many places in London, there is construction going on (everything is getting fixed up for the 2012 Olympics) and half the market is closed, but it's still huge and bustling. The old iron work is still very visible and beautiful but now some of the market has been moved to a new area with a more modern frame sporting a bright translucent canopy high up over a field of colorful umbrellas.
Barbecues smoking with bratwursts, chicken and lamb greet us upon arrival and we succumb to the aroma and buy something immediately, like just about everyone around us. Then we wander around and enjoy tasting various fruit, cheeses, breads and ciders. I gave in to the curry next.
It's hard to hold back, knowing we'll only be here a week, but we head home with bags of goodies anyway, trying not to eat everything on the way. People are really friendly, the weather is beautiful and we have great food in England of all places. We finish things off with a sangria and a Pimm's, one of those uniquely English drinks that you gotta have while in London.
You guys are having way too much fun!
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