Harrods

I wasn't that impressed with Harrod's to be honest. It had the same stuff in it as any other large department store around the world. I remember as a child the toy department being something to orr about with the most unique and flash toys anywhere. Now I saw stuff that I can get at my local Warehouse Store.

The Food Hall is now the only thing to set it apart from other department stores- it is glorious, worth spending time in.

The Egyptian themed escalator area delighted my children, but to me was a little airy and spooky when you realize that the face on the sphynx's is the owners. Freaky in a very narcissistic way!

But the live opera singer sounds fantastic.

By the way, do not wear your backpack in there. You will get approached by security and asked to take it of. It either looks too shabby or it is related to the backpack bombing of the London subway. I'm not sure which, probably both.

Went to Harrods to check out the food halls. They are very upscale and beautiful, with a huge variety of almost everything. I didn't know what to check out first! I ended up bringing home some lemon curd for a souvenir. But just make sure you don't take any pictures...I was amazed at the beautiful chocolate creatings and they scolded me for taking pictures, lest anyone copy their designs?

We also went to have afternoon tea. I don't remember how much it cost, but it was not too expensive for the full set...sandwiches, pastries, and of course tea...and sure was delicious and filled you up!

One more thing...their restrooms are pretty posh!