elegentry | alive and kicking in London

quick note to let you all know I am still alive and well. My feet have not been worn down to nubs but I have walked enough that they should be. London is big, crowded, noisy,fascinating and today, warm (the english think it is hot- there are warnings on the underground to drink water).

Highlights of the last few days
-the cleaning lady on the train smiled like Judy Dench.- that wry sideways smile
-seeing the original waterhouse "lady of shalot" and finally see the proper colour values.
-finding 14-16th C printed linens in the V&A. That pretend printed blackwork fabric is more authentic than I thought.
-visiting dennis Severs house. SO atmospheric. 18th-19thC as it was?
-buying 18thC plate or so we think- so did H.
-seeing handwritten original of Jane Eyre- opening of last chapter- nearly made me cry.
-meeting up with

kirieldp
-and ... getting to see a whole bundle of actual extant 16thC costume pieces courtesy of lady H. Meep, eep.
-MOL had 'the sleeve' on display-made me go all fizzy. (14th C sleeve end from dress and textiles book).The amount of old stuff here and easily available in museums is overwhelming, fabulous and I sure wish I could see it more often.

this keyboard is horrid. please excuse the lack of capitilisation resultant.

tonight I meet up with a bunch of expat aussies for dinner, looking forward. R+J amongst others.