I love walking around (and picnicking in) London

I think walking is one of the best ways to see a city (other than bicycling, that is). Since the first time I traveled to London without my parents, I have been unable to resist the urge to walk until my legs ache. And not just that - I'm tired feeling. Today, Jay and I did just that.




We started off by taking a red double decker bus from Paddington to Liverpool station. In my opinion the public bus is a much better way to see a large part of the city than one of those tour buses. We went to the market on Brick Lane. It was a fun start to the day. Parts of the market are on the street and parts are housed in various buildings. Go hungry. There is so much freshly cooked food for sale and the aroma of curry and other spices is overwhelming. This is also the spot to look for vintage clothing.




Next we headed over to Soho so that Jay could check out some vintage guitars. There is a row of shops just west of Soho Garden.


A trip to London would not be complete without a visit to the British Museum. I am always awed by the Roman, Greek and Egyptian artifacts. But the museum is also a reminder of archaeology's role in colonialism.

There are so many great little parks and green spaces in London. Norfolk Square is located right across the street from our hotel, St. David's Hotel. For dinner, we opted for a picnic dinner in the square. We bought a bottle of rose, a baguette, cheese, hummus, and an apple. It was a beautiful evening. Of course, that was followed up by a trip to the pub.

Next stop, Gatwick Airport.