5th evening out in a row (4th one was boring - meeting at the school, but out nonetheless) and we took the kids to Trafalgar Square to see what was on offer for Canada Day.
I suspect we missed most of the best stuff which happened earlier in the afternoon- like the aerialist skiing demo (on trampolines I understand) and the street hockey, because when we got there all that was left to do for the kids was go on the simulator, which after having done all the "Cadillac" of simulation rides in DisneyWorld, was like being in a Model T Ford; and try the hockey shoot-out (line was too long and they shut it early).
I was also expecting a bit more in the way of culinary delights, but all they had were bison burgers, and once I told the girls that a bison is another name for a buffalo, somehow their appetites for 'traditional' Canadian food diminished. So we collected our freebies (pins, balloons, tattoos) and walked over to the Texas Embassy for some Mexican food.
6th evening out was a Wine Tasting event sponsored by Stefanie's school. As I'm on the Parent's Association, we felt obliged to attend, but the obligation was rewarded with what turned out to be a worthwhile event. One of the Year 7 parents is an experienced sommelier from the Stratford Hotel in St. James, and offered his services for the night. We tried some wonderful (and inexpensive) wines and cheeses, all provided by Waitrose, and now have a new favourite wine wine for the summer: Villa Maria's Reisling from New Zealand. Try it if you get the chance, the aroma and taste is very fruity and fresh, without being too sweet.
I just hope I can get it in Canada this summer...
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