Finally back from my trip to England and had an absolutely amazing time!! It was great to catch up with so many old friends and to see some of the sights too. Unfortunately, my camera got stolen so can't post any of the pics I took which is a real shame...
London is, as always, bustling and vibrant. I love that city. I stayed with friends in Fulham in West London - a delightfully preppy borough ("Sloaney/Rah" as they call preppy in England - a post to follow). It is relatively close to the key parts of the city (i.e. Mayfair, St. James and Chelsea) and is a haven for preps who like cafes, restaurants and little boutique stores. I picked up a couple of new items which I am absolutely delighted with, including a tweed sportscoat and an antique telescope! Was a bit tricky getting the telescope home though... I also attended the Oxford City Royal Regatta with friends who were competing. I love Oxford, having studied there back in the day. What a glorious city it is... full of history and interesting architecture. I'd strongly recommend a visit. It's also a really preppy area (though there are pockets of extreme poverty in the city)... with towns like Abingdon and Radley nearby (and the eponymous public schools of the same names). The weather was fantastic and it was a real treat to sit out along the banks of the Isis and enjoy a Pimms whilst watching the rowing. Many thanks to Oxford City Rowing Club for organising an excellent and laid back regatta!
Anyhoo, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and it's given me some new ideas for this blog which will be evident in the following posts! I hope you enjoy!
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