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I’m starting to like running
On Wednesday, we took a mental health day. In the morning we went for a long run. Many of you know I’m training to hike Mount Kinabalu this May. Running has been an integral part of my training. Months ago, I … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Blogging, Life, London, Running
Tagged 10 K, 50 Year Project, Albert Memorial, Blog, Blogging, Boston Terriers, England, English History, English Landmarks, Getting in Shape, History, Holland Park, Humor, Italian Gardens, Japanese Gardens, Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, Life, London, Long Water, Mount Kinabalu, Notting Hill, Peter Pan Statue, Photography, Photos, Pubs, Queen Victoria, Running, Scarsdale Tavern, Sites to see in London
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Too nice to stay inside
This past weekend we planned on dinner and a movie to celebrate Valentine’s Day. However, the weather was beautiful for this time of year. It was cloudy, but pleasant. Sitting inside seemed like a wasted opportunity. We headed to Spitalfields … Continue reading
Posted in London
Tagged 50 Year Project, Bengali, Bengalis, Blog, Blogging, Books, Brick Lane, Chinese Food, Curry, Curry Shops, England, English History, Food markets, Graffiti, History, Life, Liverpool Street Station, London, Outdoor Markets, Photography, Photos, Smithfield, Spitalfields Market, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos
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King’s Head Pub
This week’s featured pub, The King’s Head, is one that I’ve visited on many occasions. It’s located in Earl’s Court just off of Earl’s Court Road on Hogarth Place. The first time I stumbled upon it I was taken with its modern, … Continue reading
Posted in Pub of the Week
Tagged 50 Year Project, Beer, Blog, Blogging, Caesar Salad, English History, English Pubs, English Traditions, History, Holidays, Life, Modern Pubs, Parma Ham, Post Office, Pub Reviews, Pubs, Sausage and Mash, Sunday Roast
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The Churchill Arms
Raise your hand if you like Thai food. Now if you like pubs. Okay, this one may be trickier, raise your hand if you like Winston Churchill. This last one may seem odd, but I studied history in grad school. … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Pub
Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Chelsea Flower Show, England, English History, Flowers, Kensington Church Street, London, Photography, Photos, Pubs, Thai Food, The Churchill Arms, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Winston Churchill, Winston Churchill's Grandparents, World War II
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Travel Photo of the Day (November 6)
Posted in Travel Photos
Tagged 50 Year Project, Castles, England, English History, Europe, History, Nature, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Windsor, Windsor Castle
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Chequers Tavern
Thank goodness it’s Friday. What a week folks! Now on to my important task of the day, my pub review. I tell you, I really do enjoy putting in the hours in order to share my pub findings. The sacrifices … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Pub
Tagged 50 Year Project, Chequers Tavern, English History, History, Life, London, Photography, Photos, Pub Reviews, Pubs, Tipple, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos
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Travel Photo of the Day (October 15)
Walking to the entrance of Windsor Castle.
Posted in Travel Photos
Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Castles, England, English History, English Landmarks, Life, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Windsor Castle
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