I arrived in London just over 2 weeks ago and jumped straight into the city! No holding back...
On the streets of London there is certainly NO wrong way to dress.... well according to the people here! I'm not sure I agree with this... in fact I know I do not! Certainly wouldn't get away with these "styles" in Charleston, but it does give one something interesting to look at and examine.
The 1st week I was here I stayed in a beautiful home, where I was looked after so well and totally relaxed in the fabulous back garden and soaked up some yummy sun!
The 1st 2 days I think i jumped into the streets of London a little premature... and I immediately backed off and basked in the sun for the rest of the week...that's better!!
There are fabulous delicious food and antique markets all over London, one in particular Elizabeth and I love - Bourough Market - YUM! Fabulous organic farmers market. Meats, Fish, Smoothies, Bread, Sausage, Chocolate, Cheese, Pies, Veg, Fruit.....etc....!!! Totally crazy busy atmosphere at lunch, which adds to the excitement of the place!
Then there is this great walk all along the river... which extends along the entire city (pretty much).....
There are huge beautifully kept parks all over the city, which is so perfect - you get to go sit in the park with a sandwich and a book or bottle of wine and sit there and not even hear a car pass by! In the center of this huge city you get to sit in peace - right in the middle of it.....aaaahhhhh (deep breath).
Although - I miss Charleston...a lot.
There are some fabulous arty farty places - this is where you will find me! Amongst the boutiques and antique markets, the local artisans ...think Bermondsey street....
At home with the rents at the moment.... loving the family time.....not a huge fan of the isolation though! Must head back to London asap!
Job hunting is not as easy as..."puff you're hired", visit number one.....its more like, "we'll get back to you in 14days" after visit number 56!
Moving into my new place next tuesday!!
It is a great place! not too far out.... when asking my roommate was it a safe area - she said...."oh yes yeah...just last year there was a shooting and me and my roommate ran out to see what happened and we had to look after the guy who got shot until the ambulance arrived"....... i sat there staring..... oh right right.... perfectly safe!! :)
Soon I think I'd like to start getting some South Carolinian traffic this way por favor!!
Bring your coats!
