We were supposed to look at the flat on Saturday morning but we were a bit delayed and the tenant seems to have left very quickly so it didn't happen. We took the opportunity to take a closer look at the Deli on the ground floor (were we shall by
fresh croissants and the morning paper on Sundays), at the Italian restaurant on the other side of the court, at the balcony from out side and we walked down Narrow street feeling every much at home. Then we took the tube to IKEA in Wembley and started to reconnoitre. I have made a list of what I think is needed (with material, colour, size, price and amount) which we could use as a starting point. We tried out some couches and bed frames. It was very crowded which didn't really add to the experience. It was nice not needing to buy anything (although we did - Linus became especially enthusiastic in the Sweden Shop. I have made a sketch of what the reception area could look like from a certain angle (not a very precise sketch) and linked to it is Linus' collection of photos of the building and similar flats.
fresh croissants and the morning paper on Sundays), at the Italian restaurant on the other side of the court, at the balcony from out side and we walked down Narrow street feeling every much at home. Then we took the tube to IKEA in Wembley and started to reconnoitre. I have made a list of what I think is needed (with material, colour, size, price and amount) which we could use as a starting point. We tried out some couches and bed frames. It was very crowded which didn't really add to the experience. It was nice not needing to buy anything (although we did - Linus became especially enthusiastic in the Sweden Shop. I have made a sketch of what the reception area could look like from a certain angle (not a very precise sketch) and linked to it is Linus' collection of photos of the building and similar flats.In the evening we went to El Faro with James and Sian, Matt and Gloria. We got there a little early and had a cocktail at the bar teaching the bar man to make White Ladies (which he got to make plenty of during the evening). We ordered a tapas each and shared which means I got to eat: chorizo, garlic prawns, cheese, tuna, croquette, juicy pork. I had a fantastic main course: lamb in rosemary and honey that was cooked to perfection - the meat melted in my mouth. For dessert we all had (sharing couplewise) a hot brownie with tiramisu ice-cream. Yummy. Once home, with plenty cocktails and food in my tummy, it didn't take long before I was asleep.
Sunday wasn't very busy and the trip home went smoothly until at Copenhagen Airport. (I
LOVE on line check-in. It gives me so much more time with Linus and less stress.) We arrived ahead of schedule and I saw the opportunity of making the 16 past train going directly to Lund. So I decided to run and I arrived sweating (not perspiring) at the platform in time. The train did not. First it was three minutes late. Then 25. It arrived minutes before the next scheduled train. People started forcing themselves on board and the announcement explaining that another train to Malmö would be arriving just after didn't change anything. On board there was a gang of loud and drunk youths screaming and singing filthy and violent songs. Arriving in Malmö I nevertheless had to change trains. By some miracle I still made a good bus back in Lund and got home fairly early. But with a lot of stress in me.
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