Knightsbridge, London
It's been such a long time that I last visited Knightsbridge. Coming home for the weekend every two weeks, time is so precious that I have not ventured to Brompton Road at Knigbtsbridge for a while. The last time we were in the area, there were massive roadworks and traffic was at a near standstill. But I was promised a present at the eponymous Harvey Nichols, so it was with anticipation that we fought the traffic congestion to the NCP car park at London Pavilion Road, a stone throw from Harrods and all the designer shops at Brompton Road (parking charges are £10 for one hour, £18 for two, £36 for four). For the record, the M4 was closed from junctions 3 to 1, due to a minor crack. If ever there is a disincentive in going into London, this kind of traffic diversion surely tops the bill.
The Summer sale was on. Harvey Nicks was heaving with shoppers in all sorts of trendy gear, including a young Chinese female in a floral jumpsuit and a pair of dirty black trainers. What attracted me was the eye catching window dressing for which it is renowned. The theme is clearly Olympics 2012.
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| The building reflected in the mirror is the Mandarin Oriental Hotel |
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| The building to the right is the Candy brother's uber trendy apartment block One Hyde Park |
