Friday March 6th, 2015

FRIDAY MARCH 6^TH 2015

WE WOKE UP EARLY AGAIN TODAY BUT THIS TIME WE WERE ALL LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR ADVENTURE TO THE BRANDING MUSEAM WHICH WAS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEXT TO PORTOBELLO MARKET.

(The rest of this blog will be in normal caps) So on our way to the branding museum we strolled through Portobello market which was just starting to be set up, (like I said we were up early). We decided we would stop by all the shops on our way back after we were done with the museum. Although the museum was very overwhelming we did have an assignment to get done. We had to sketch about 6 different typefaces or logo’s we liked.

When our eyes got tired from viewing the massive collection of branding and packaging, we returned to Portobello Market to shop around. There were many interesting shops and people selling things on the street, one of everyones favorite was the guy that was selling movable type pieces. Almost everyone bought something from him. While we were walking around looking we got a little hungry decided to get lunch at the local Wafflemeister. Their waffles, delicious on there own, also came covered in a variety of extra sweet toppings. (seen below is the succulent deliciousness)

Since some of us wanted to check out the Sherlock Holmes museum we decided to take the Tube to 221B Baker Street. While we were in the tube we noticed how clean everything was and wondered why there wasn't anything on the ground or blowing in the wind. We decided to investigate and peered behind a couple map signs and to our surprise we found where all the garbage goes. This weird cultural difference we found was that instead of things being thrown in trash cans

They are wedged between things and in things. we can this krittering or a creative form of littering. (lol)

We finally arrived at the baker street tube station and to our delight we found curious signs that helped guide us to 221B Baker Street A.K.A. Sherlock Holmes. we were disappointed to learn that the museum charged 10 pounds for admission but the gift shop and the basement were well worth the trip.  we were even allowed to try on hats and take pictures with the guard out front. 

 Finally our Journey for the day ended with a much needed group/family dinner at an Italian restaurant, we have all been waiting for this so we dont have to use our own money for food. The food was quite delicious and is pictured below along with everyone around the table.

With another successful day under our belts we head out into our final few days and nights in this magnificent city. signing off,  D.J. and Will