Brick Lane and Canary Wharf

Everyone knows the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, I definitely believe it. In the late afternoon, I visited Brick Lane and Canary Wharf--two places in London I had never before been to. There were so many fantastic things to see: everything from small bohemian cafes to vintage pop-up markets. How about I let you glimpse some of what I saw today?

Making our way from Regent Street

Brick Lane

"You love curry?" In order to entice customers to dine at their restaurant, men would stand outside and try to usher us in. It didn't really work...

Brick Lane has a prevalent Bangladeshi community

Bicycle and Lampost

New best friends? They clearly know how to mix and match clothes for their own unique look.

Vintage clothing!

Shopping vintage. Why not buy things nobody has? Totally original!

Like my sunnies?

Friday night crowd - the early hours

Outdoor couch. The perfect place to chill with your friends.

People watching in an authentic bohemian coffee shop in Brick Lane

Rehydrating

Comfort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The outskirts of Brick Lane and onto Spitalfield Market

Canary Wharf. This is the business district of London. All the Friday night gatherings are slowly starting to pick up!

London truly is an eclectic mix of things. All the idiosyncrasies of the city, as well as the complete opposites, complement it and give it a unique vibe. For example, Canary Wharf looks very similar to downtown Houston, Texas: tall buildings, very modern, open spaces. If it wasn't for the lovely weather, British accents, and black cabs, I definitely could have been standing in Houston. There are so many different feels to the city. The affluent, pristine part of Kensington versus the grubby, worn down but worn-in Brick Lane. The bustle of Piccadilly Circus compared to the quiet side streets of Spitalfield after hours. London has it all, and I fall more in love with the city every time I'm here.