May 02 2002
London shopping
Although our trip to England is still a few months away, I have already started my shopping list. For some reason, there are wonderful things that can only be obtained there, or in Commonwealth (or formerly Commonwealth) countries. So on my annual visits to London, one of my first stops is always Boot’s, where I can (and do) get:
My favorite French mascara (in brun écorce, or en anglais, bark brown — everything sounds much, much better in French)
My favorite French eye cream (it really works — “promises kept” is their slogan, and they aren’t kidding).
Blackcurrant flavored glucose tablets for my diabetic brother-in-law (why is blackcurrant not a popular flavor in the US when it is so utterly delicious?).
Not to mention:
The magic pain reliever Aspro Clear, tablets which you put in water, where they become a fizzy, lemony drink which zaps headaches.
Paracetamol (UK version of Tylenol) with codeine, available over the counter. Codeine content about half of what is in France, though.
The magical Waspeze, which quells the itchiest itch and the bitiest bites.
Fortunately, all of these items are small, so they fit into my carry-on bag. And if you’d like some of these luxuries, or others not listed, e-mail me and I’ll mail them to you from London!