The most impressive yet

The sun was out again (can you believe it?) and we decided to go to Greenwich this weekend. And I must say it was the most impressive place we had been to so far. There were several sights to see, so we basically made a day trip out of this attraction. We first went to the Royal Observatory, where the prime meridian longitude is at 0 degrees....it was amazing to learn that the Brits were the first to discover this concept of longitude because their ships kept crashing into eachother. The Brits were actually quite clever people! In linkage to this, next stop was the Maritime Museum where hubby stood proud next to Captain James Cook. One of his fave fishing destinations is at Captain Cook (Botany Bay), so he was quick to post this pic on his fishing clubwebsite.

The most impressive yet....was the Royal Naval College, comprising of two main buildings; The Chapel and The Painted Hall. The highlights were the amazing pastel paintings plastered on the ceilings and walls of these building, really really beautiful. Even the very non-artistic oppa was very impressed. We must take Boris oppa here, he will love it! Plus, all admission was free! London is slowly growing on us....cooking is slowly growing on me....we just wish you were all here with us, it would make this place so much more enjoyable.

First taste of the sun

Our first taste of British sun was experienced. We took every opportunity and ventured to a place called Hampstead Heath, one of the largest expanses of greenery in London. Having the sun out I really thought I could possibly enjoying living here if it just wouldn't rain!

Nearby we found one of the oldest churches and graveyards in the area, built in 1745. I can't believe the extent of history this country has. There is just so much to see and learn, endless museums and galleries.....I hope I can retain it all in this little head of mine.

London also has markets galore. Every town we visit seems to have its own unique market character. The good thing is the food is really cheap and we sourced a place where they sell really cheap fresh fruit! We visited two markets one called Camden, where all the gothics seemed to hang out and Jamie was just gawking at them...I was quite worried for our safety! Then on Sunday after church we went to much more up-market place called Convent Garden, where we gorged ourselves in homemade double-choc ice-cream......I was wishing I could share this experience with my little choc addicts Jen and Nancy^^

Our church....for now

On Sunday we took a trip to Oxford Circus in search of THE All Souls Church. Thanks to me we got lost but we eventually found what was an impressively beautiful church. I immediately got my camera out and took some snapshots, thinking to myself, mum would just love this church. We got inside and the inside was not so impressive. It had a very strange smell to it, you know that old mouldy smell. Nonetheless, I personally thought the sermon and service was great. A stark contrast from HillSong London.... An orchestra sat at the right of the stage with a very small old school choir at the left and their "songs" were from the stone ages, but I really enjoyed it. The speaker spoke of Hosea and I thought he was amazing but my husband did not agree. My husband opts for HillSong over All Souls. Husband wins. Well, the agreement is to make HillSong our church until Boris oppa comes. Then we shall see....

The UK is currently in a state of "critical" terrorist threat, which is the highest likelihood that a terrorist attack will occur. I feel uneasy in this already sufficiently foreign country....my father-in-law calls almost everyday and keeps telling us not to leave the house! Here they refer to being "asian" as being from India, Pakistan etc, and we are called "orientals". Currently suspicious looking "asians"are being randomly strip searched on the streets. Fortunately, we are orientals.