Palaces and Purchasing

This past Sunday I hauled myself out to Hampton Court Palace with a friend for a hilarious afternoon of watching people in poorly made Tudor costumes recreate the life and times of Henry VIII (specifically his marriage to Katherine Parr, his sixth and final wife). We had a good giggle and then spent the rest of the gorgeously sunny day wandering around the palace and finding our way through the famous hedge maze, topped by a ludicrously starchy pub dinner. The next day the archive was closed so I ventured into Woking for an afternoon of shopping (I know, I know, I shouldn’t be shopping on my tight budget and with limited suitcase room but I just couldn’t resist). I actually did very well for myself and got a few great items at very low prices that I should easily be able to wedge in my suitcase. I found this brilliant red jacket (which is lined and lightweight, perfect for spring/summer) at the thrift message in town (it’s seriously looks like its never been worn though) and it will go perfectly with my nautical striped shirt from Target.