The London street scene

Okay, it's *really* hard to get any studying done here. This city is such a hub of activity and stimulation, even when I sit down to do my homework it's no use. London is too exciting! Hence why my textbook is laying open beside me, and I'm sitting here blogging, rather than reaing...

This morning one of my roommates and I went to check out some of London's many street markets. We decided to start with Petticoat Lane Market, towards the East side of town. As we got out of the Tube station, we realized we were practically standing under London's iconic "Bullet" building! After a quick detour to snap some pictures of it (at which point I realized I had left my memory card at the house, so thanks Lizzy for letting me use your pics here!) we found our way to the market.

It was only a couple blocks long, but the street was crammed with clothing and textiles of all kinds for ridiculously cheap prices. It didn't take long to walk through, so we headed onward to the next closest market, known as "Old Spitalfield."

Random bunny rabbit statue on the way to the market...

Spitalfield was semi-indoors, and slightly larger than Petticoat Lane. It sold more jewelery and accessories than the other one, but also included a wide array of clothing and artwork.

On our way to Camden Market, we stopped at King's Cross Station to find Platform 9 3/4 (yeah, I know, kinda touristy) just for fun.

Camden Market was by far the biggest street market I've ever seen. It was huge, densely packed, and maze-like, covering multiple blocks of the street just outside the Tube station. This one, too, sold tons of clothes of all types, knicknacks, accessories, bags, jewelery, and lots of fresh food.

Tomorrow we're planning on taking a coach to Dover to go see the white cliffs. It's a 2 1/2 hour ride, but I can't wait. It's sure to be quite the adventure. Then I definitely have to spend all of Sunday studying.

Cheers!