40

It's coming like a freight train and there is no stopping it.  Turning 30 wasn't a huge deal because let's face it...it was still a long way from 40.  Now it is here.  I'm slowly starting to embrace the number and I certainly warmed up to it over the weekend because my wonderful husband took me away for a night in London.  Who can complain about that?!? Celebrating in London was perfect.

It started with a leisurely walk around Soho, Carnaby Street to be exact. Great shopping and a ton of restaurants. All of the Christmas lights are starting to go up and it looks amazing.

 

 

This was the "hey, I'm turning 40, must buy a new black dress" dress. If anything a birthday gives you an excuse to shop.

 

 

We stayed at The Courthouse Hotel.  It once jailed Mick Jagger and John Lennon. They now rent the jail cells for private parties. Very cool place in a fantastic location.

 

 

We then ate an amazing meal at The Ivy. I would venture to say one of the best meals I've ever had. Steak tartar and spicy barbaque duck salad to start followed by Thai sea bass with green beans and bacon and rocket and parmesan salad. It was perfect from start to finish. I, of course, ended it with a chocolate bomb. To. die. for.  Ever have one? It is a hollow ball of chocolate with vanilla ice cream inside. The waiter then pours hot chocolate fudge on top and you watch it implode. Watching it was fun, eating it was beyond.

 

 

Now, I knew we were going to a show but he didn't tell me which one until we were at dinner.  I was so excited as I have always wanted to see it and still two days later this musical has an effect on me.  It was such a moving performance that at the end I was crying, clapping and cheering all at the same time. I was sad when it was over. To see this in London was beyond a treat.  The singing was amazing, the acting was brilliant. If you ever get the chance to see Les Misérables, do it.  

 

After the play, we took a bicycle taxi back to the hotel. By the way, those are fun! We had one more cocktail and called it a night. We were quite knackered.

 

Mark, you planned everything perfectly. Thank you for such an amazing day and night.

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