Day 4 - A Little Piece of Home

I woke up late on Saturday morning and found most of my flatmates sleeping in the common room after coming in late. We had a pub crawl planned the afternoon to get to know the rest of the building. We were all sleepy so we pushed it back. It was raining most of the day and I think because of growing up in Southern California, rain makes us sleepy. We were lazy the rest of the day.

Then we decided to go out and hit a few listed on our (not failed, but indefinitely postponed) pub crawl. We went over the Fulham Rd. On our was over we saw what can only be described as glorious, marvelous, wonderful. Walking down the street we saw a sign that read MexiCali. There are beach umbrellas with lights, a familiar sight back home. A menu in the window has the headings of Tacos, Quesidillas, Nachos, etc. We cannot believe our eyes, Mexican food in London. We are all excited. We look around and the nearest crosswalk is a ways down. Like good locals we decide to cross right there. We had to wait as one side was clear and then the other. Finally both were clear and we ran across to food we love. We walked in and were overwhelmed by the choices. I ordered a Carnitas Burrito. Someone ordered Chips and Salsa to share. We were excited but skeptical. When the food came, we dug in...and it was good. It reminded me of home. The guacamole was good too. It tasted like real guacamole. So good. My night was complete. I could go home happy.

After eating and suffering from a food coma, we headed to the first pub, Goat in Boots. It was very cool. It was tri-level with seating on each level. After that we headed to King's Arms which was more up scale. Then we met a few people from our group and headed to Cactus Blue. Someone got nachos, which were again made from Doritos. We headed back early.

I am so happy we found a Mexican restaurant nearby (and decently priced). I was worried I would have to go 4 months without it. Not anymore.

Until we meet again,

-Maggie the traveler