What's Popping Up In London

Three women, day five in London, and this is the first day we've indulged in a little retail therapy.  Except for the mandatory gift shops they funnel you through at places like Harry Potter.  And no, I did not buy a wand or a quidditch broom.  Good sense prevailed.  I also refrained from buying anything bearing the image or likeness of any Royal at either Kensington Palace or Highclere Castle. But I did manage to find the clothing line Weird Fish that I've seen people wearing and even hit a 20% off sale.  You just know it's going to be a good day when...

And it was a good day.  Afternoon tea at Waterstones.  No one got hit by a bus.  Or a urinal.  Nope, not a typo.  We came upon this contraption outside Paddington station.  It's called a Urilift.  It has three, what...stations?  Holes? Actually saw a guy zipping up today.  And it's not exactly in a discrete location. Right smack dab on a busy corner.  Pop up toilets.  Who knew?

But the real highlight of the day -- yep, even better than the urinal -- was Motown the Musical.  Could well have been called the Barry Gordy Diana Ross story.  But it was a rocking good time with all the Motown hits from the late 50's through to the early 80's.  Over 60 songs packed into 2 h 45 min. Little Michael Jackson in his purple hat and fringe vest stole the show. Although it was also interesting what Rick James could do with a microphone during Super Freak.

Just hope I don't see him down at the Urilift.