July 28, 2003

Impressionists do it better

Carolyn, Kristin and Stacy MunnKristin and I started the day with an early swim in Highbury Pool. We did a 45-minute session then headed back to Holloway with a Starbucks chai tea latte for Mom. The weather turned to rain, so we opted for indoor sights. We headed to the National Gallery. On the way, Mom spotted St Martin-in-the-Fields and wanted to check out due to its rich classical music reputation. Alongside the church is a street market with mostly (all?) Asian vendors. Kristin and I both had a Chinese chair massage. Kristin found paradise under a canopy and careful selected 6 tops then skillful bargained to get them all for the price of 5. Then she headed two tents down and bought a Chinese-style men's shirt for Travis.

We finally made it to the National Gallery, got the audio guide, meandered through lots of religious paintings then lit up when we got to the Impressionist work.

Back on the bus to Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street where we ate sandwiches at Pret a Manger. Home to the flat where we put on fancier clothes and headed to Sadler's Wells to watch Carlos Acosta with a troupe of talented Cuban dancers.