I’ve just returned from the Portobello Road Markets and I’m happy to have survived the experience! I think I can count the number of times I’ve been to the markets on half a hand – which is a fairly sad comment considering I live about 5 minutes walk from its south end!

But as it was a brilliant day (how awesome is the weather lately!) I could hardly say no to accompanying Mirela and Enrique for a stroll down the markets.

I know why I can’t stand going to the market – its the tourists! Yes how ironic. Today we managed to walk all the way down to the end of the market covering the antiques (only around on Saturdays and seemingly the biggest drawcard), the fruit and vege stalls, the crafts, the second hand stalls etc. It was hard work but thankfully as we were there a little later in the day the return journey was a little bit easier with less crowd to wade through.

The fruit and vege stalls were actually really good with the produce looking very nice and at good prices. I know I should do more of my fresh food shopping there but just the thought of wading through the tourists stops me every time!