Broadway Market in London, England
It’s only been one week in London, but it’s been such a full, happy one – Borough, Broadway, and Brick Lane markets, shopping in Oxford Circus, nights out in Soho, music at the National Portrait Gallery, dinners in Chinatown, an afternoon at the Tate Modern, walks over Tower Bridge, getting caught in hailstorms in Clapham, meeting new friends and seeing so many friends from my past travels. It’s been incredible, so incredible, in fact, that I’ve decided to make this my home.
I’ve dreamed of living in London all my life, and everything has very nicely fallen into place. I’ll be moving here this summer, and starting a Master’s degree in Creative Non-Fiction writing in the autumn. I’m so excited to experience this city fully, to live and work here, to have a place to settle for a while. I’m also so excited to live in a city that will allow me to travel a lot, to fly to Europe on a whim or to (fairly) easily fly back to Canada to visit my family. It’s a big step, but one I’m ready to make.
For now, though, this time in London is still a holiday, so my days will be filled with pints and laughs and attempts at finding the sun. This week will be just as full as the last one: open-mic poetry, a trip to Oxford, a weekend in Notting Hill, a visit to Camden, dinner with the lovely Oneika, and, inevitably, a lot of fun. I can’t stop smiling.
London, I think I love you.
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How exciting for you! I’ve considered a move to London at some point in the future, too. Right now I could really use one of those massive brat things you’re holding in that picture.
Yeah, I’ve always wanted to live here! And by the way, that bratwurst was unreal.
How wonderful! It’s such a good feeling to find a place that feels just right.
Thank you so much!
Yay! Can’t wait to hang out this week!
Neither can I! xx
beautiful designed blog and informative aticles…
Thank you!
Ah definitely the more you talk about London, the more I feel like I should give it a second try!
You should come visit when I live here!
My heart is smiling for you!
Thank you, Andi!
That’s wonderful news!! Looks like a great place to live.
Thank you! I think it will be a really great place for me…
You are making me miss London so much! Congrats on deciding to live there.
Thank you! I hope you get to visit London again soon.
How exciting! I’ve never been to London, so will definitely be living vicariously through you!
Aw thanks! I hope I do a good job at representing the city…
I was there when I traveled to London last time. The food was freaking good!! :))
Yes! I want to go back every Saturday!!
I just moved back to the states from London. I was there for a year and a half doing my masters at KCL. It was hands down the best time of my life. Learning in a city like London only makes you want to learn more. The people. The food. The history. You’ll truly fall in love. I’m not nearly as widely traveled as you, but I’ve lived in 8 different places in the past 9 years. London has been the first time I’ve wanted to stay put. Good luck on your new adventure and endeavor. Enjoy it cause it goes by before you know it. And go by the Blue Eyed Maid on Borough High street when you get the chance. It’s a rather sketchy old pub, but they do karaoke after 9 pm every night so it’s always a good laugh after a few pints.
I can only imagine how much I will love it – just like you! I’m already thinking up ways I can stay longer after my program is finished. Thank you for the advice on the pub, I will definitely have to check it out sometime!