We are not performing our usual shopping run to Sainsbury’s this week for reasons that I will explain later. Instead…

Aboard the 476

…we caught a number 476 bus.

St Pancras Station

The bus brought us to St Pancras Station which looked its splendid best in the sunshine.

The concourse, St Pancras

We entered the station in search of somewhere to have breakfast. Many places were crowded and so we headed to EL & N.

Coffee and croissants
Photo by Tigger

We were happy to find that EL & N was not busy. We ordered our usual coffee and croissants and sat in one of the small booths along the wall.

Inside EL & N

EL & N is quite small though it has tables both inside and outside.

The Eurostar queue

There was a long, slow-moving queue for the Eurostar, all along the concourse. As we consumed our breakfast, we watched the queue file slowly past the windows.

A work of art?

In a corner of the cafe is this display, presumably a work of art on the theme of travel to France, though what the French might think of being symbolised by a perky French Poodle, I don’t know.

Passing through King’s Cross Station

Afterwards we walked through King’s Cross Station (which is just across the street from St Pancras) with its striking tree-shaped roof support.

Celebrating 170 years
Photo by Tigger

This display celebrates the station’s 170 years of existence.

Aboard the 73

We walked up the road to the baggage shop, where Tigger hoped to purchase an item, but we found it closed. The notice indicated that it would open at 12, so we planned to return later. In the meantime, we caught a 73 bus and returned home.

After resting for a while, we returned to the luggage shop. Unfortunately, they did not have what Tigger wanted.

The Cutting Bar

We caught a bus back and came here, to the Cutting Bar in White Lion Street. We are once more synchronised as far as haircuts are concerned and so we both went under the shears today.

Inside the Cutting Bar
Photo by Tigger

We had a little while to wait but not too long, happily. It is a no-frills service but the standard of work is as good as you would find at a conventional (more expensive) barber’s. (Neither of us is in the picture, in case you are wondering!)

Cash – still required

The Cutting Bar is one of a small number of businesses which accept only cash. After paying for our haircuts, I had very little cash left and, as I like to keep a small amount in case of need, I replenished my meagre stock at an ATM. I can’t remember when I last drew out any cash. I think the Cutting Bar is the only place where I ever need it.

Starbuck’s

On the way home, we passed the local branch of Starbuck’s. Tigger fancied a coffee so we went in. We bought a coffee for Tigger and sandwiches for lunch. No coffee for me as I don’t like Starbuck’s brew and preferred to make tea at home.

Tomorrow is Monday but will not be like our usual Mondays but I will tell you about it in due course… 🙂