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Celebrate London 2012
My morning and evening commutes, not without their occasional excitement and frustration, have been made even more amusing with the recent 1984-esque tube station announcements by Mayor Boris Johnson’s recognizably baritone voice, which…
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Hackney Weekend 2012
The countdown to the London 2012 Olympics is well underway with just one month to go until the Opening Ceremony. To celebrate, London is hosting a variety of free events and festivals throughout…
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I Heart London in the Summer…
My kid sister came to visit and brought the California sunshine with her — thanks Annie! The weather has been miserable the past few months with torrential downpours, gale-force wind, and below-normal temperatures. To date,…
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10 Years of Travel…
When asked what are my most prized possessions, three things come to mind: my wedding rings, photo albums, and my passport. Yes, my passport — I love my passport. It has taken to…
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Afternoon Tea at the Lanesborough Hotel
A few weekends ago, a group of lovely ladies organised a surprise baby shower for our friend to celebrate her impending journey into motherhood. The hostess decided on a ‘tea party’ theme and…
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Another Year Wiser…
Last weekend I celebrated another year wiser, another year older. Some dear readers may have already guessed my age. If you need a hint, read my post about Rio de Janeiro where ousted…
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I Heart Brunch
I love weekend brunch. Back when we lived in California, Kenz and I would catch up with friends over eggs benedict, French Toast, and a strong cuppa of Peets coffee. We miss the…
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Snowy London 2012
It’s been bitterly cold here in London; nothing like the extreme subarctic temperatures experienced in Eastern Europe. Last week was filled with beautiful sunny days albeit freezing, but last night we finally had…
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Merry, Merry!
Happy Christmas Everyone! We did something a bit different this year to mark the holiday season by giving back to the community. Kenz and I spent the day volunteering with The Kids Company,…
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Happy 30th!
We celebrated a milestone birthday last night: Kenz’s 30th and the start of a new decade. We kicked off the celebration last Saturday with a joint birthday party with another friend who also…
