Tuesday, 28 February 2012

My Fair London – The Legal Walk

I really love exploring London, it still amazes me that even though I am an avid explorer and have lived here for 7 years, I have still not scratched the surface of what this city truly has to offer. We were graced with beautiful weather again this past weekend (c’mon spring) so we set off to have a wonder about Covent Garden and do some shopping. Well folks, if you have been to London within the past couple of months, you will know what a total mess it is. Roads are being dug up, traffic is backed up for miles and most attractions are covered in scaffolding – all in preparation for the Olympics. To avoid the congested sidewalks, we decided to wonder into the city (which empties on the weekend and remains largely tourist free). We wondered around the area of Lincoln’s Inn, Fleet Street and Temple, and ended the day enjoying burgers and milkshakes under the shadow of St. Paul’s.

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All images via Wishful Thinking

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18 comments:

  1. Carole Poirot 28 February 2012 at 19:32

    I'm the same: I always feel like I haven't even discovered a fraction of London yet. I guess it has something to do with the fact that London is absolutely huge and public transport is very often rubbish (I have a car, but don't really drive into Central London, don't see the point) so there are corners that I simply haven't explored yet... The weather was amazing, wasn't it? We had our very first picnic in Kent - it was bliss! xo

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  2. colleen28 February 2012 at 22:42

    you definitely just made me really want to go to london.

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  3. STARDUST28 February 2012 at 22:58

    I've been there! About 15 years ago and it was great! Wish I could come and visit once again!

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  4. Anonymous29 February 2012 at 00:56

    Love your London walks and I'm always in the mood for photo like that so keep them coming ;-)

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  5. Anonymous29 February 2012 at 03:19

    I've been to London on numerous occasions but feel like I need to see so much more! Would love to visit when the weather isn't so dreary! Lovely pics! x

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  6. April 29 February 2012 at 05:36

    I. AM. SO. JEALOUS!! Also, I love the new blog design: I hadn't noticed the changes because I usually read you in G-reader, but I like!

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  7. Punctuation Mark29 February 2012 at 05:41

    beautiful images!

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  8. Vannessa@Luxuria29 February 2012 at 05:59

    Makes me home-sick reading this post. I've been away for 12 years and can't wait to return this summer; your gorgeous images re-wet my appetite ;-)

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  9. Alexa29 February 2012 at 06:33

    These are gorgeous photos...makes me want to go back!

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  10. Neda29 February 2012 at 09:33

    Gorgeous photos...the architecture is just stunning. I can't wait to find the opportunity to visit!

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  11. Barbara@HausDesign29 February 2012 at 12:09

    What an awesome architecture tour! Looks like you had amazing weather too. How fun that you get to be there for the Olympics but I guess you have to put up with the headaches beforehand too! Thanks so much for your nice comments while I was in transition - I'll be online more going forward. :)

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  12. Tracey Ayton Photography29 February 2012 at 12:36

    I have to say that I am just loving this new look on your blog.... I am so jealous of the old buildings in London. Here in Canada or at least where I live, Vancouver, there is no holding back from tearing down whatever history we do have. It's a shame and it's also all about greed. Beautiful shots.

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  13. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}29 February 2012 at 14:36

    Definitely you live in a city of wonders! It's absolutely amazing all the things that are just right near by! And now you have me craving a milkshake (c:

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  14. Sarah29 February 2012 at 15:01

    I love your photos! It makes me miss London so much. I haven't visited since 2007 and I want to go back so badly. I almost ended up in graduate school there but alas, life took me on a different path. I love your pictures though, the architecture is stunning. You just don't get that here in the U.S.

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  15. Marcela Gmd29 February 2012 at 22:41

    Beautiful post!!! I love the photos!!!
    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  16. A room with a view1 March 2012 at 23:37

    I have not visited since 2008. Time for a revisit, but not this year. Thanks for great pictures!

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  17. Milla Msa6 March 2012 at 05:31

    As a Londoner myself, I really appreciate seeing these images of my home city. Do you have a favourite area?

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  18. Unknown6 March 2012 at 07:43

    Thanks for stopping by Milla! Gosh, it's so hard to pick a favourite, but I really enjoy strolling along the South Bank on a Saturday morning and then taking a wonder through Borough Market. I also love nights out in Soho and Sundays in Hyde Park...the choices are endless!

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