In London

My time in Ireland was coming to a close.  I left the island a day early since I had a chance to get a ride to Castlebar where I will catch the plane needed to reach London.  The room I had reserved in London was The Blakemore Hyde Park.  On the first morning there, I walked across the park on my way to Harrods Department Store- every woman's dream.  The park was beautiful.  I had forgotten how large it truly was and Spring was in bloom and it was a sunny day.  

I walked across the park in search of Harrods Department Store- the largest department store I have ever. been in.  Seven floors of merchandise, restaurants, anything one could possibly want.  Since I had seen all the tourist sights on a previous trips, I decided to spend my time here at Harrods.  

The first floor is designer departments, restaurants, and candy.  Easter is a few days away and I am taking back to LA and Escondido to my family  Easter candy.  The only problem I see is how to choose which candy to choose.  

I stop for lunch on the ground floor's Calvin Demoiselle Petit Bistro Bar.  Bar stools surround the "kitchen" area so one can watch the food being prepared.  Each stool has a hook under the counter for s purse or packages.  

  I order the chicken skewers, 

While eating I watch the chef carve the roast beef.  

The  bakery department is next to observe seemingly endless goodies for shoppers to take home.  

If I lived here I would surely be making purchases.  

On to the next floor.  

I can't resist the Ice Cream Parlor.  Here I ordered the Spaghetti Ice Cream Sundae, Vanilla Ice Cream is put through a strainer and topped with raspberry sauce.  Again I sit at the bar with the hook underneath.  From here I can watch what other customers are ordering.  It is an amazing operation.  The place is packed with people of all ages and denominations.  

By now there is still more to see but I am so tired I decide to take a taxi back to my hotel and return tomorrow (maybe even a return to the Ice Cream Store).