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Carnaby Street, London, England
Carnaby Street. For someone who’s usually a pretty good map reader, finding Carnaby Street seemed to be a little daunting. The tiny little streets and corridors wind together and double back on each other, and you trudge along diligently promising yourself that that was NOT the same kabob shop you’ve passed twice already!
Maybe we took the hard way, but regardless, we finally made it to Carnaby street. I’d been here once before when it was ridiculously cold and rainy (in London!?), so I was happy to see it again when I could actually stroll along and do a bit of window shopping. Believe me, window shopping was all I could afford. Discounting the fact that the dollar is worth about half what the pound is worth, these shops are STILL high end (AKA overpriced), and hiked up accordingly to the popular neighborhood where they are being sold.
It’s probably a good thing that Katie and I gave each other a pep talk about “no buying anything!” because it sure was tempting. Carnaby Street has all the cool stuff you always see other people wearing, but never know where they got it. If you have the money, and the suitcase space, you should splurge on a little something here…just to say you did.
Other than shops, Carnaby Street also offers quaint pubs and restaurants down side streets that become increasingly lively as the night progresses. You could spend the entire evening shopping and eating here, just make sure you bring your credit card.
Carnaby Street, W1F
Underground Station: Oxford Circus
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