goodbye London hello Poland!

The last few days in London were really lovely and busy and tiring! On the Saturday afternoon after Birmingham we took a stroll to Notting Hill (didn't see Hugh), and went to Portobello Markets, which are huge! I spent the whole time thinking how much mum would like it, admired the dogs, the antiques and the food! Naturally we ate there, I got seafood Paella and Claire a strawberry almond and nutella crepe. Pictures attached. In the window of a vintage show was a picture of Matt and Caleb from Kings of Leon! They'd been there so they signed a photo, so I went in there. May have been the highlight of the trip. Saturday night we were so knackered we got some Japanese and had an early night. crazy I know. Also best not to say knackered to an American because they'll think you said naked and things could get awkward.
Next day, Sunday, was our last, we went to Brick Lane, more food, so many hipsters, dinner at Jamie's Italian (as in Oliver! Thanks for stealing the tea towel for me Mary) and watched the England v Italy game in the Old Queens Head. Good game, upsetting result. Claire and I got really into it and were yelling things like 'what're you doing just keep the ball!' and 'you fat bastard' (thanks for that one Dad).
3.30am start Monday morning to catch our flight to Poland, which is really pretty but a bit... boring. We do have to commend ourselves for only getting lost twice in a non English speaking country. The main thing we learned in Poland is that Mike Tyson advertises an energy drink called Black, and rollerblading is cool.

Today we went to Auschwitz which was of course quite an experience. It was much bigger and overwhelming that I expected, and the fact the buildings and structures are so permanent made it obvious the Nazis expected them to be there for a very long time, scary stuff. It was sobering and interesting, and I recommend if anyone has a chance to go they should.

Am in Krakow airport now, Ios tomorrow! We're both looking forward to some sun as the paleness has only gotten worse in Europe.
Much love :)