Empty Nest Mummy

Thanks to a truly lovely mother-in-law (and father-in-law) offering to look after Big Boy and Littlest Angel for the night, I have just checked into Shangri La at The Shard for the night.

Waiting for Northern Husband to sneak off work to join me, so I have had a good sticky beak around the room. We’ve gone for a City View room, but I don’t think it’s the view I’m going to be looking at.

Not only can you see into the room next door, but we also have a pair of binoculars. And what’s not to love about snooping in on other people? And, if they include binoculars in the room, what do they expect? Perhaps that’s the kind of person who stays at a posh London hotel for a night. A voyeur.

Its just a shame that our neighbours are not the not-terribly-attractive-but-filthy-rich-looking middle-aged guy and his improbably hot (and 30 years younger) young ‘wife’. They must be planning on staying in their room as she surely couldn’t move far in those vertiginous hooker heels. But sadly it’s not next to our room!

I have had a good poke around the terribly luxurious bathroom too. The lady who showed me around was right; the loo seat is heated, and really quite warm – I had to get off after a few minutes as I could smell bacon.

About half an hour after I arrived, there was a knock at the door. Oops! I do hope I didn’t look too surprised when presented with our “anniversary” cake. EmptyNestMummy really does like a freebie.

….but first, time to check out the swimming pool with a view of the London skyline.

…and then back to scoff my ill-gotten gains.

…and get the binoculars out!