And Traveling the World
After years of living in London, I’m pretty adept at everyday life in the UK. I know how to set up utility bills and open a bank account. I can say “cheers” instead of “thanks” without feeling silly, and I can order “bangers and mash” without giggling. But there’s one skill that still eludes me even after all this time: grocery shopping in London.
It’s August. Things are slowing down in offices all over London, people are going on their annual vacations (er, holidays), and London is finally warming up after an abysmal start to the summer. The recent heatwave has prompted me to spend more time outdoors, and one of the places I’ve frequented is Notting Hill.
There’s no better way to spend a perfect English summer day than at the races. After Royal Ascot in June, I wasn’t sure when I would attend a horse race again, but I got an invitation to attend the Glorious Goodwood festival on Saturday and I couldn’t wait to go.
I enjoyed lovely weather in Hamburg last week. My al fresco dining made me long for more outdoor meals. Thankfully it was so warm in London when I got back that my dinner at The Montague on the Gardens restaurant took place outside on The Wood Deck.
