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I’ve just added a bit of info on gyms in London with some club names for you to research: Live / Gyms & Fitness
My personal recommendation, particularly if you live/work in the City of London or Canary Wharf, is for Thames CrossFit. By far one of the best workout programmes I’ve taken part in. Their site is a great source of information on what they do.
At Borough Market, 28 May.
Borough Market, despite it’s crowds, is one of my fave weekend spots (or weekday lunch spot, if I’m in the area Thu/Fri). I tend to go early, arriving before 10:30am to avoid the crush.
Monmouth Coffee is usually the first stop. The causal atmosphere and simple drinks (no chocolate or caramel drinks here!) remind me neighborhood cafes back home in Berkeley/Oakland. The Spanish food shop (and separate tapas restaurant) Brindisa has an outdoor stall selling chorizo sandwiches with peppers and rocket (arugula) which always has a long queue. Flour Power City Bakery has hugemongous brownies which are nice, though I prefer the (gluten-free, I think) one’s from Cinnamon Tree Bakery.
Borough Market is definitely worth exploring when you’re here.
Taken at Greenwich Park, April 2010
Greenwich Park is quickly becoming one of my favourites in London. Since it’s further out from the city centre, it is less crowded. There are mostly people picnicking with their families and pets so it’s very relaxed. It’s also near Greenwich Market which is a cool place to get fresh food, ice creams or a beer.
Taken from a Virgin Atlantic flight to London Heathrow. Alas, we were in economy on this particular trip thus the spot behind the wing.
We’re becoming old hats at the regular trip back home during Christmas, but I still immensely enjoy the view of the English hedgerows from the air. This snow-covered view was amazing.
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