Halfway up the Stairs...

I remember as a child hearing a song by the Muppets "Halfway up the Stairs" by Robin the Frog in the 70's and instantly loved it! Click here to watch/hear it 

Just naming this blog brought this memory back! lol

Today, I arrived in London for 3 days away from the gallery (after working 7 days a week for weeks on end - it's a very welcomed escape!) 
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I arrived at 11am and went directly to the Hotel to leave my bags in advance of checking in - but my room was ready!  BONUS :)  (The Raddison Blu Grafton Hotel - Highly recommend this hotel - I gave it 5* on trip advisor - Second time I've stayed here) It's only a stone's throw from Kings Cross and whilst walking to the hotel I passed an exhibition centre called "WELLCOME" and it looked very inviting.  After I got my things sorted back at the hotel (re-iron all my shirts and trousers, job done and out the way for the rest of my stay) I ventured back to "Wellcome".  What an amazing place - there were several exhibitions by various artists and this image posted above is the spiral staircase located within the building.  When I got to the top floor the best surprise was yet to be seen and that was the library!!  WoW - It was designed like a traditional library with modern twists - only wished I took a photo now.  Next time...

Back to Kings Cross and topped up my Oyster travel card and away I went. To be fair I probably walked more miles overground then travelling on the underground... My evening ended up in a diner called "Eds Diner" I liked the concept that everyone sat together at bar that surrounded the kitchen area.  As per usual - eyes bigger than belly (mind that must give me HUGE eyes! lol...) The cost?  Was reduced dramatically by a very kind diner who offered me their 50% off meal voucher as she was with a friend who also had a 50% off voucher. It was extremely kind of her and I would also recommend a visit to Ed's - apparently they have a chain of them in London.  

Got back to the hotel before midnight so I wouldn't turn into a pumpkin! All in all - a great day :)