Snow and Reindeer eaters....

So, last night we were "invited" to the Christmas lights switch-on at the Burlington Arcade. It was strictly invitation and RSVP only, there were people at the doors, with the lists and the whole nine yards, and somehow I managed to get invitations from work. Everyone else there seemed to think it wasn't worth their time but Alex and I decided to give it a try... help us get in the Christmas spirit, attend an event, and it was hosted by Helena Bonham Carter (for those of you whom might not know... like myself until 2 weeks ago, she is an actress, specifically Bellatrix Lastrange in the Harry Potter series.) I did not see her as I was later getting there from work, Alex is proud to say they made eye contact! ha ha but we were there at the same time, she however was just surrounded by a swarm of people. I was more interested in the free adult beverages and canapes. After leaving we decided to venture down Bond street because it was also the night of their lighting ceremony. Upon turning the corner to walk down this wonderful street we were greeted with one of the most amazing sights... SNOW!!! OK, not real snow, but a dozen or so snow machines. It looked identical falling from the sky (Top story windows) and it was magical! Though, on the ground... it looked a bit more like soapy foam gone wrong, so, we kept our focus up! There were several ice sculptures, my favorite was of a Gucci handbag outside the store, and another of a large diamond, i believe it was outside of Tiffany's but I am not sure. As we strolled through the wonder and excitement of newly decorated shops to boast their excitement of the Holiday season, Alex spotted a (petting zoo, with a cow) well, this is what he claims to me at first, upon further examination, it was reindeer, not for petting, but to see (though Alex and I did have a decent debate over one of them being a "cow" ... I was right, only reindeer). As we look upon these wonderful little creatures that share in Christmas tales of wonder and delight to children (and adults) across the world, a man comes up to stand next to me and for some unknown reason decides to talk to Alex, myself and one of the people working the exhibition. His claim... "They taste really good!" ugh, my face must have said it all, I am not a vegetarian but as most people know, I do have quite a bit of difficulty  thinking of the process, thinking of eating the animals, and seeing the bones and bits of it. Then this man proceeds to tell us about how wonderful it is and so on... We all gave him the awkward laugh in response and didn't really want to say. He finally fessed up and said he was vegetarian, a huge wave of relief washed over me and I am sure I showed it. He then stepped up saying, "Ya, a secondary vegetarian, I get vegetables and feed it to the animals.. then eat them, and these reindeer are amazing!" Ugh, I was left speechless... he walked away, and so did we, I am pretty sure I said something out loud about not liking that man. Though I don't mind much if he heard me. But, at the end of the night, it was a wonderful fun and magic filled evening.