So, after giving you an update on local outings, I thought it was time to tell you about Chiswick... my beautiful little English 'burb. Postcode: W4 (that's important to know over here). Chiswick is famous for a few things: 1) Being the home of a number of celebrities including Kate Beckinsale (for the boys) and Colin Firth (for the old fashioned girls), 2) being bombed in one of the wars 3) Chiswick House (a GORGEOUS estate, almost like a botanical garden, photos to come soon) and 4) one of the best chocolate shops in London.
Fortunately, I am within a 4 minute walk to both the chocolate shop and Chiswick Park to work off the chocolate I consumed on the way.
Chiswick is based around (get ready for a surprise) Chiswick High Street. Along Chiswick High Street is Turnham Green (a green = a common = a park). I live two minutes from the High Street, off the Green. Luckily for me and my Sunday morning pastimes, there is a church in the Green (see photos). Well, I think it's a church. All I know is that there are always people kicking soccer balls against the wall for practice and they classify football as a religion over here, so I guess it works out.
Flatmates include: an Aussie economist, a Russian lawyer and a Kiwi Physicist. It's a good mix and a happy house.
The beautiful river Thames (or not so beautiful depending on the pollution levels) is only a short walk... and a pretty spot (I'm quite the real estate seller here).
And on that note... I think I've sold Chiswick well. Adios until next time.
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