We've endured almost a week of classic winter weather; fog, wind and rain. As you'd expect, we've been retreating indoors. Yesterday as bright morning sun and blue sky vanished behind a dull grey afternoon sky, Garry and I decided to explore the new Westfield mall at Shepards Bush. Garry insisted that we wait until the pre-Christmas and winter sales stampede before we ventured out for a small taste of home.
We miss the Westfield malls that dominate retailing in Australia. They make shopping a seamless, comfortable experience, unlike the cluttered old stores that line Oxford Street in London. We timed our trip to perfection. The last of the post-Christmas sales were winding down and the crowds were pleasant rather than oppressive.
The new complex is huge and the variety of stores, impressive. It holds 265 shops over two enromous floors offering everything from De Beers diamonds to authentic Australian Ugg Boots. While the temperature hovered around 6°C outside, inside we wandered in shirtless sleeve comfort.
It took us more than five hours to traverse both floors of the complex, stopping briefly for an early dinner at Yo! Sushi. Garry loaded up on jeans and work shoes, while I tried desperately to find a new black, winter jacket. Sadly, none in my size were to be found. I came home with nothing more than a new backpack that'll carry my lunch to work every day.
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Oh, well, never mind, the sales will be on when you're over in August. A bit late for this cold winter but you'll be ready for next year.
I seem to feel that Ugg Boots originally came from New Zealand and just got copied by the Aussies. A bit like a lot of other things!
The Mall sounds more like shopping as we know it and to be warm!
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