London with mindthegapdear: Covent Garden

 

A district I absolutely love in London is Covent Garden. The former fruit and vegetable market hall transformed in to a shopping mall with lots of small amazing shops and bars. You can spend so much time wandering around the Piazza and the side streets.

Covent Garden is also known for it's street performances. When you go there you can always find a show of an artist which can be really funny.

London's Transport Museum is also at Covent Garden Piazza. I have not visited it yet because it's a bit pricey. Tickets cost around £13.

Here's a tip for all frozen yoghurt and muffins lovers: on my last visit I discouvered a small cafe named Muffinski's. They sell a various range of muffins with odd ingredients like potato or sweet corn for example but they also have normal ones like blueberry.
The reason I went there was to get my first frozen yoghurt ever...and well what can I say: it was so good!

You can find the cafe on King Street opposite to a Burberry store.
And for those who are searching for an internet access they offer free wifi.

London impressions part 2

London with mindthegapdear: Tower Bridge

Finally the first post of my London series! Some of you ask about my favourite places and must-sees in London so here's the first one.

There are a lot of bridges in London but my absolute favourite is Tower Bridge. I always go there when I'm in London. (btw my second favourite is Millenium Bridge...always get the 'Harry Potter' feeling and expect Death Eaters to show up every second when standing on it :D ).

Tower Bridge was the first thing I visited back in 2008. We went there straight after the check-in and I clearly remember one moment: I was standing there, watching the London's skyline and the boats on the Thames, all exited about the following days and I just felt safe and at home.

Two weeks ago I was lucky to see Tower Bridge open for a big boat (it stays closed for small boats like those for tourist tours). This happens around 1000 times a year. Maybe you're lucky too! 

And I can also recommend to visit Tower Bridge at night. The lights are beautiful!

 

London impressions part 1