Now I’m sure for all those people who have not been to London, the words Notting Hill automatically take you to the film starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts…am I right? Well, you’re not too far off, the travel book shop where Hugh and Julia meet, actually exists; it is just off Portobello Road in Notting Hill, a quaint little book store, that has been there for years and years, and now, because of Hollywood, it is an icon;. (Though the door is now blue, not red, like in the movie).
Now we have the context, Europe’s biggest street carnival, the Notting Hill Carnival, was on this long weekend. Matt and I went along for the experience - after all, how often is Europe's biggest street carnival within walking distance from home?
It was absolutely huge! Roads were closed - even up as far as Bayswater - for the estimated two million ….yup, two million people who turned up to the Notting Hill Carnival to eat, drink and be merry (and to see the parade)! It was a fun experience, and fantastic to be totally in with the locals! The costumes were amazing with more feathers, glitter and charm, than people.
Photos coming.
I named the Carnival the “Welcome home Matthew Carnival” and just pretended that everyone was around to welcome him home… ☺
check out some photos here!
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