Notting Hill

This area of London is just perfect. Crisp. White. Clean. Some places in the city feel like they could be anywhere in the world, just another place. But not Notting Hill. It is exclusive to London. When I was walking among the gorgeous houses, there was hardly anybody on the steets. It was a very serene experience.

Portobello Road Market

This market is located in the lovely Notting Hill. It proclaims to be the largest antique market in the world. I couldn't believe how British the market is. The tea cups, references to Wimbledon and rugby, the red telephone booth inspired exterior of the store...I wonder who Alice is?

Greenwich Park

One day I strolled down with a friend to a local park and we ended up on a hill overlooking the city. On top of this hill was the Royal Observatory. Our view was the Devonport House, the National Maritime Museum, and the beautiful Queen's House. Greenwich Park is the oldest of London's royal parks. And it is just a Sunday afternoon walk away from where I live.

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I saw this wonderful sculpture when walking by the National Portrait Gallery in the Trafalgar Square. It is quite large and placed on a very tall pedestal. It is hard to see the figure's legs. The whiteness of the stone and the curvy forms contrast with the rest of the sharp and grey architectural features of the neighbouring Gallery and other buildings. I have noticed that pigeons like to sit on its head.

The Eye

Whenever I walk along the river, this structure is my guiding light. I can find my position according to its visual proximity from me. It is lit at night and often I can see it from where I live. Apparently there are hour long line ups to go on it and one must purchase tickets in advance. How many "spins" does one get? I am yet to try it. London's third eye.

Its London Time

I am very happy to finally be here in the UK. London is a very exciting city. So big. It is so easy to get lost in the city. And even easier to find your way back to the flat again. I have to keep remembering to look down once in a while. My head has been in the clouds since I've got here. The skyscape is crowded with ornamental buildings. Some of them even tell time.

Fate?

August 31. Moving day. Stuck in a friends' condo for hours downtown Toronto. Waiting for the gas leak to be repaired. What were the odds to park the truck a minute before the yellow police tape went up around the block? Thanks to the five great friends who have helped out with the move and kept me sane. Finished moving to H. at around midnight.