A bit of a slow start today (a night out with Fiona has done that to me in the past too!). We decided to take it a bit easy today after so much going on all week and to do a bit of shopping. We walked up toward Oxford St and stopped at a store called John Smedley (a favourite of Damian's and he requested presents because he had to go home in first class - did I mention that?). I am so glad we decided to go in because since we left Australia I've been telling the kids we'd see someone famous overseas. As soon as we walked in I saw Bill Nighy (actor, most known recently for being the aged singer in Love Actually). He was very nice in real life - bought a lot of things and was really lovely with all of the staff. I controlled myself and wasn't a groupie, just stared a bit and made sure Peggy and all the kids realised who he was too!
After there we kept shopping and I took the kids to see Hamleys - the famous 5 level toy store in Regent Street, which was loved by one and all. They all made purchases - Alice was most excited as she got to buy a toy kitty - sadly she lost her beloved kitty in Singapore so bought kitty take 2 and is a happy girl.
The royal family visit Hamley's Toy Store (Lego style!)
We found a great spot for lunch before we headed to see the matinee session of Billy Elliot. The kids were also happy because they finally got to go in a London black cab. What a fantastic show - The lead actor who played Billy would have been no more than 12 years old and he had incredible talent. The dancing was really wonderful and it was hilarious - I had to give the kids a warning that they won't be allowed to use any of the language they heard in the show! So much talent in one city and so many shows on offer - you could never be bored here.
Tink didn't come to Billy Elliot as she met friends for a day in Oxford, but when she got back to London, we all met up to go to China town for dinner. Peggy had never tried crispy duck pancakes before, and the rest of us really wanted them, so that was an absolute must-have item, along with other favourites. Another delicious meal before heading home to finish packing for moving out of London on Friday. Boo hoo!
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