Portabello Road

One of my favorite places in London is Portabello Road. There are so many neat things to see and to buy at this outdoor market. The first time I went I couldn't help singing the Portabello Rd song from Disney's "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." If you have seen the movie, though, the actual Portabello Rd. is quite different, although there are lots of antique shops and many things to buy. My classmate and I have made it a weekly ritual to walk to Portabello Rd. every Saturday. We buy fresh produce and dried fruit, and then we eat lunch at this great vegetarian place along the way. Before Christmas I bought my Grandma this doll, and then I ended up keeping it for myself! Sorry Grandma!! My Grandma has lots of dolls, however, and I ended up getting her something even better. (excuses excuses) Anyways, here are pictures of the doll. I hope Erica, you will be especially interested!



Other news, the semester is in full swing, and I have many papers and presentations keeping me busy. It is quite an adjustment this semester to have both Monday and Tuesday free of classes. They do this so if students need to travel to do research for their thesis, they can. I hope to use the time for lots of reading and writing. I shall learn to be quite self-disciplined...i hope!