As the place did not get internet until yesterday afternoon, I have been spending my time shopping and getting to know the area. First, I can now say I have done Ikea London!
Sadly...it is exactly the same as the US. I was hoping to see many new items, but as I walked through the store....there was my couch, my bookcases, my tv stand, etc. It was like being at home again! :) Anyway, I spent 2 hours there picking out bedding and trying to not buy anything that would be too heavy as it had to be carried on the tube (subway) home. It was a very successful trip.
Besides Ikea, my roommate introduced me to the pound store. Yea, just like the $1 store in the states. The place is great! We actually found a 98 pence store after visiting the pound store and were disappointed we spent the extra 2 pence! (Right now one pound is equal to 2 US dollars. There are 100 pence in a pound.) I found a great pair of scissors, some bowls, and a cookie sheet which will work great. I was also introduced to a store called Argos which is a catalog store. You go into a really small store which just has catalogs along a wall. You go through the catalog and pick out the items you want and then go to the counter. There must be a warehouse behind the place because your stuff magically appears. They have everything from tvs to horse riding equipment.
The biggest surprise so far is the fact that most English homes, do not have a dryer. A crime if you ask me! It took a full 24 hours for my jeans to dry. I did not have a drying rack so it was even more entertaining to find places around the flat to put wet clothes for 24 hours. I bought a huge drying rack yesterday to help with the situation. I just don't understand how people dry sheets, etc. As my sister said, I have to buy an extra set so I have something to use while the other set is dry. My roommate says he is going to buy a dryer, but I have no idea where we can put it. It should be interesting. By the way, the washer is in the kitchen next to the stove (odd).
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Dude, you should see our apartment in Zagreb. Not only is the washer in the kitchen, the bathtub is as well -- HAH!! :)
Your new place sounds cool! Tell more about roomies, neighborhood, etc. Would love to hear more!
Having been at Sandra's home in Zagreb, I can attest to her statement!
Whenever I watch a show on TLC or HGTV (or any of the other acronyms) that features a European home, the washer/dryer is always an issue.
The kitchen at least looks sunny and clean in the picture. I hope it's as inviting in person.
Thanks Sandra for putting my thinking into perspective! I would never believe you unless Puma confirmed it!
The kitchen is really big and bright which makes it a nice place to hang out.
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