Day 40: What will I miss about London?

Not much really happened today... I went to Camden with Jamilla but have no news about it or pictures to share. So instead, I'll write a post that I have been waiting to do for a fews now.

Here are a few things that I will miss about London:
Wow... most of this is going to be food related.

• This Cereal -- Not only is the brand environmentally friendly and supportive of local farming, but IT'S THE MOST DELICIOUS CEREAL OF ALL TIME. 

• The Tube -- Need to get anywhere? Take the tube! With a weekly pass to zones 1 & 2, it was a breeze exploring London. It is easy to use and stress free. ** I won't miss the fact that it is always swelteringly hot in the stations during the summer. It was hot to the point of repetitive announcements advising those feeling ill to wait until the train stops to seek help. ** 

• Londonisms -- What is the London backdrop? Red telephone booths, white townhouses, top-up stations, underground maps, Eat., weird teeth, men in short-shorts, women with total disregard for covering up underwear lines and bra straps, Big Ben, and so much more. It is a tone. It is a way of life. 

 

• Krispy Kreme Availability -- Every grocery store sells Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It was really important to me. 

 

• Well-Dressed Men -- The women's fashion in London was disappointing at best. I was impressed by a few posh women but it ended up looking more like an episode of "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" on some nights. The men, however, were spiffy. On any given night at any of the bars we went to, almost half of the men would be wearing suits if not nice jeans and oxfords. I wasn't upset about it.

• Fresh Mango To-Go-Go -- Who knew that the place to go for fresh mango would be take-away food shops in London? My favorite was Pret A Manger. Mango in the states just isn't worth it. I would stay in London just to have delicious mango.

• Healthy(er) Food -- With a lack of high fructose corn syrup and a demand for natural food, London has a wide selection of healthy food options. The fastest fast food is takeaway sandwiches from Eat., Pret, and every grocery store (one or more on every block). Companies take pride in their natural ingredients and the drinks are more refreshing because of it. This juice is a great example:

• Marked and Widely Available Vegetarian Food -- Because of the diverse population in London, the city has done a lot to accommodate for the eating habits of different cultures. This has led to a demand for marked vegetarian food and vegetarian options in all establishments. For someone like me, that is a rare sight. I passed by vegetarian restaurants, ate indian food, and most importantly knew what was in my food. Gotta love seeing "Suitable for Veggies" written on my food!

• My Friends -- Can't say more than that right now. I don't really feel like sobbing for hours.

I'll update this list later. I'm getting tired. But for now, I guess I will miss London's food. Who woulda' thought?