All y'all know I love the Mission District and so it is like me (and Darren) to try to replace some of the institutions of our life there. (I've already figured out that you can only wish here for the sunshine that we had there. My laundry gets rinsed a couple xtra times on the line and the stroller, or shall I say pushchair, raincover has gotten much use in the rain and WIND!)
The main street in our neighborhood is called Whitechapel and there is a huge open market every day there where we have found a bunch of fruit stands which are fabulous. I have yet to determine if they are really as good as the ones in the mission but Darren got a bunch (approx.6) small avocados for a pound.
I didn't know where I'd get my occasional article of cheap stylish clothing around here but I think I found it on the way to our church of choice this morning. It was also an open air street market but located in Spitalfields which is about a 10 minute walk. We've had to look truth straight in the face and say we will never replace the burrito but we may have found some cheap Indian food, and THAT'S not to say we've even come close to replacing Naan 'n' Curry but at least there can be optimism.
We went to a church in Spitalfields today which was great. I think it might be a match for our family actually, even though our intention was to visit around some more. It was very mixed, the worship was great for us, the people were friendly. It was probably only about 75 people with about only 3 small children because,we hear, people tend to get married and have kids here around the age of 40. There were some kind people who offered to show us around the neighborhood and have tea as well as those who have hearts for the Muslim community and want to have lunch, and that is exciting for us who are ready to get out a bit to socialize and learn about the neighborhood, though Darren and I are overdue on a cribbage night at home.
The big void we have is the lack of a telephone line at home and when we get one up and running we will enjoy being more connected with our family and friends who we miss and cannot be reconstructed.
5 comments:
great update, Pamela! thanks for the good info. exciting to know yo possibly found a church. tell us about it. also, expecially exciting for you to find a clothes place, huh! hug the kids, and Darren if you insist. Love, Papa Dan
If you need me to send you a box of goodies from Trader Joe's just say the word!!
Love you!!
will be very happy when you can ring us here too! missed you this weekend, esp when I reluctantly gave an update to the entire class about you and D, Sara and Brad, Chad did the same for kevin. It was good to laugh with him over the awkward encounters we were having. You'll never guess who lives in my neighborhood here--Deanna (Powell) and our very own Michael! Deanna and I are gonna try and do lunch with their cuties in tow sometime soon. have a spot of tea for me:) I found the most delightful blueberry tea there.
Hi, Pam! Found you through AZ, and thought I would say hello and send some well wishes your way. Will be praying for all of ya'll as you make your way in London! Katy Daniel
So good to hear about life in London thus far. I miss you truly, Pam. I may be starting a new job (I'll tell you about it if I get it!) that would get me back to three days again so I am already longing to call you up for coffee and Tartine.
I also wanted to wish you an early Happy Birthday!!! We leave this Friday for a two week trip to Italy (Lake Como) and Switzerland with Dan's family! I am thrilled & eager to go (it's also our anniversary) but won't be able to say happy birthday on your actual day so thought I'd send some love ahead of time.
We are flying into London, then changing planes to Milan, so I will surely be thinking of you & wishing I could stop in and say hi to dear Pamela.
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