Surprise Night Out

Last Friday, just as I was gearing myself up for a long day and night alone (Gavin was to attend a work Christmas party that evening), I received an email from a friend saying she would be in London for the evening and that we should get dinner. Umm, yes please!! I mean, seriously: opportunities like this don't come by that often for me.  It is real cause for celebration.

She was staying at a hotel in Kensington, so I suggested we walk to the ice rink at the Natural History Museum- not to actually skate, but just to take a look around.  Many of the museums and shopping areas around town put up ice rinks for the Christmas season and I had heard the Natural History's was one of the best.  Then we walked a short distance to dinner at a cute place called Bumpkin.  British comfort, country staples for the well-heeled set ;) J had a delicious bangers and mash dish (when in Rome!) and I had haddock, cabbage and mushrooms.

The night was so much fun! Great conversation, great wine and great sights! So unexpected, but so appreciated.