Another Happy Husband moment in Beckenham at the Rendezvous Cafe. An early morning start means we arrive soon after the 7:00 am opening. Already men-in-suits enjoy full breakfasts before catching the train into London and others in reflector jackets queue for take-away bacon sandwiches. 
For an extra 80p (about $1.25), the Full English Breakfast wins today. The eggs run perfectly golden! The host has a friendly word and big smile for everyone. But the radio volume is a touch intrusive. 
We watch the wintery sky turn from black to brilliant pink as the sunlight filters through at 8am. Jolly Santa and Christmas wreaths express Christmas cheer pleasantly. The wall of small window panes grants a wee touch of Old English to a modern eating joint.
After breakfast we enjoy Beckenham High Street, loaded with Charity shops, a small bookstore and more than one pharmacy. That's part of the adventure each week, finding a High Street with a bit of charm -- yes, Beckenham boasts a few half-timber buildings, enough charity shops to entertain us with thrift-shop treasure-hunting, and a book store. A bit of history is always fun, and today's High Street offers an intriguing old mile marker at the central intersection.
Few tourists, if any, head to Beckenham in southeast London, but for our Thursday morning breakfast jaunt, it's a winner.
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