what one does on a sunny day

Ok - so I've read every magazine cover to cover, watched countless British TV shows, walked miles upon miles so I asked myself what else is there to do? But when the sun comes-a-shining in London you need to make the most of it. I also think that I probably need to stop complaining because when I actually get a job I will be dreaming of these days when I did nothing.
And for a bit of fun, here is London's Forecast for you all. Jealous??
Thu 20degrees
Fri 20degrees
Sat 18degrees
Sun 21degrees

Look! Bare arms!!

How summer are smoothies?!

Flip flops already? (Thongs for the Aussies)

Oxford v Cambridge

Today was the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. The tradition of the race traces back to 1829 and has been held annually since 1856. The first race started due to healthy rivalry between two mates from both universities and has continued ever since.

The boat race brings out thousands of people who sprawl out in surrounding parks, roam the streets along the embankment and drink around the wharfs.

So to get into the spirit we decided to walk to Putney and view the race. To give you a bit of background about the weather this week - yesterday was the first day I didn't wear a coat since I've been in London - today was definitely a day you needed to wear a coat! - so walking to Putney might not have been the best idea but the exercise was a must!

After we got into the swing of it and ignored that it was cold, it was quite enjoyable. We walked from the boat race starting point, Putney bridge all the way to Hammersmith bridge, which is like only a quarter of the race....we tried ok.

When we decided we had walked enough we made the journey back home and decided to watch the race on tv!

Go Oxford!

The starting point - Putney Bridge

Putney wharf

Hammersmith Bridge

Day 1 - A taste of London

Del Aziz, Fullham

Hyde Park - yep it's cold here!

Buckingham Palace

just touched down in London-town

So here we are - in London-town!
Officially the adventure now begins. The start of a new English life - a life of travel, a life of of learning, a life of new and exciting things.

Our first day followed a bumpy, cold and very long plane ride where I managed to make a new friend - ok, so she was like 3 years old and didn't want to tell me her name, but a new friend nonetheless.

Once we touched down and settled in, we searched for food. The place that came to my mind was Del Aziz in Fullham, this place sells the most amazing pastries and Turkish inspired cuisine. Of course in true fashion we brought a lot of food and extra, super large coffees.
To work off all the food we ate we walked and walked for the next few hours. Our places of interest were Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
Hyde Park is a magical place, the grounds are eerie, yet inviting and the trees whimsical.After walking along to Buckingham Palace our tiredness had started to grow.

Our tube ride home wasn't the most successful having to switch lines quite a few times (I blame the plane ride) but finally we made it.

All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my first day. Thanks London!