Patisserie

I spent the afternoon walking around. I had a few places in mind that I wanted to see, but everything in between was "extra". After going to the bank to get some money, I took the tube to Kensington High Street. I wanted to check out the Whole Foods that is there, the first international location of the grocery chain. I've been before, I made the mistake of going the day it opened, so this was a chance to go back when it wouldn't be packed with people. It's a beautiful store, three floors of amazingly beautifully presented food. Don't get me wrong, I don't shop at Whole Foods in the States, but something about it is intriguing and comforting.

From there I made my way, not very directly, to Harrods. I went there looking for something I didn't find. It's sad when that happens. Tomorrow I will continue my hunt. But, getting to the patisserie...as I walked from Kensington High Street to Harrods, I passed a beautiful shop window full of pastries. I stopped and peered in, thought about whether or not to go in and decided against it. But after no success at Harrods, I walked back to the patisserie and bought a strawberry napoleon for Andy and I to share after dinner. It was exactly what I hoped it would be and took me back to my short time at baking school. It makes me want to go to Paris even more than I already do...