Monday, February 16, 2015

Day 4: More markets, and picture perfect moments.
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That may just be my money shot. Haven't gone through all the photos I've taken but seriously, this photo made my heart stop for a while and I just want to look at it all day long.

Day 4 was the last full day I had in London, and I remember feeling like "okay there's nothing else I want to do other than just Brick Lane and Camden Market." Maybe I was physically tired from walking all day, but I felt satisfied and ready to leave the next day.
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Admiralty Arch!

Went to the Horse Guards Parade to catch the Changing The Life Guard Ceremony which left me feeling confused. Had no idea if the ceremony has ended or not and I remember the group of American tourists voicing out my exact thoughts: So this is it?

But still, I don't regret coming over here to catch this instead of the Changing of Guards at Buckingham Palace since there's way lesser people here, and it's just nice to catch something different!
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After that I met up with Vi and we went to Brick Lane!
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Another picture perfect moment of a cute guy crossing the street on his bike. Everything just looks nicer over there.
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Lunch at Pizza Union first!
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Yumz! Their hot chocolate was really good too!

After lunch we made our way to Brick Lane! Not before walking through a couple of dodgy streets but anyway, I really love Brick Lane because it's got a cool grungy vibe, with colourful wall graffiti and all.
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Lots of cool vintage markets around! Things are quite pricey though.
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Couldn't resist getting one of the sweets!
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Chocolate salted caramel cupcake! Just like the saying, "Very tasty, very sweet!"
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The 1975 fans, find this familiar?
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I LOL-ED WHEN I SAW THIS PHOTO. So much acting involved, but I think it turned out well?
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After that we headed to Camden Market! Heard alot about this place, and there must be at least 3 people who said "I'm sure you will like this place!"

Maybe I had unrealistically high expectations for this place because of that; I was quite disappointed!

Found it so overrated.. I feel that there's definitely much more personality at Brick Lane!
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I remember walking into a small street and another small indoor space filled with Asian food stalls, and both Vi and I felt this repulsive odour hit our nose and we just had to walk away. Which I don't understand. I am Asian and I love my Asian food. I've been to plenty of food markets like the ones at Taiwan but I've never experienced this before. Saying that it has poor ventilation just doesn't make sense since it's in the outdoors (except for that indoor space, but, still.)

Maybe, I just don't like Camden Market.

Headed off to The Breakfast Club again for dinner! Pancakes for dinner, lunch, breakfast, anytime.

Pancakes for life.
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Beetlejuice! I love Beetlejuice (as you can see from my numerous attempts of dressing up like Beetlejuice) and also I love beet root juice. Anyway, their version of Beetlejuice has got beet root, ginger, apple, and carrot! Great stuff (Y)

I ordered this all 3 times when I visited the joint!
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PANCAKES❤ I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF YOU

HAVE I SAID THAT THEY ARE THE BEST PANCAKES I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE?

WELL, THEY ARE THE BEST PANCAKES I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE
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Weird description, but I look so serene.
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Thanks for the great company, Vi!

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