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THIS POST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CHINA TOWN

by Rachel En Route July 15, 2016 No Comments

…but it does have pictures.

I sat down this morning with every intention of writing a blog post. I had some photos from exploring China Town, it’s a Friday, I have big weekend plans, and my cup of tea is sitting here waiting to be enjoyed. And yet, all I could think about was how fed up I’ve been this week. Continue Reading

Lifestyle, Living in London

SAYING GOODBYE

by Rachel En Route May 23, 2016 4 Comments

Yesterday I had the unbearable task of saying goodbye to two of the most precious things in my life at the moment. As they would say, a double whammy of sorts.

Firstly, and most importantly, I said goodbye to my closest friend here in London. My partner in crime. The avocado to my gluten free toast.

You get it.

London will not be the same without her.

Secondly, I said goodbye to dairy.

I can almost feel the eye rolls through my computer screen. As some of you know, I have been gluten-free for over 3 years now. It has been one of the healthiest choices for me, although not really a choice at all. I have an intolerance for gluten and therefore do not eat products containing it. I also believe I have a sensitivity to lactose. I am no doctor {even if I live vicariously through the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy and feel like I basically am part of the team}. But I figured I would exclude dairy from my diet for two weeks, and see if I feel any better. Or a difference at all.

Making it official on my blog is the only way I will follow through and avoid chocolate. I will follow up in two weeks time with an update that I’m almost positive no one will care about.

Missing Sarah already and beginning the mourning process for all things delicious.

Living in London

COFFEE DATES

by Rachel En Route March 5, 2016 No Comments

Never underestimate the power of a decent coffee date. There is a reason why popular searches on google include, “Top 10 cafes you must visit in {insert any and every city in the world}”. On every street corner is an opportunity to enter the world of cappuccinos and lattes and discover a new local meeting place. Each cafe brings it’s own charm and uniqueness that makes you want to sit and sip all afternoon. Continue Reading

Living in London

THREE AMERICANS WALK INTO A BAR

by Rachel En Route February 29, 2016 No Comments

Well, technically a pub.

Regardless, yesterday was a day full of laughter, new friendships, and number of bloody mary’s. {but not before I blew up my hair dryer… those adapters/converters/evil devices will get ya} Sarah and I met for brunch, which ended up turning to lunch when we found out we had to make reservations at the restaurant we had originally picked out. {whoops, we will be back} We opted for another brunch spot that served bloody mary’s and found ourselves perfectly satisfied. I ordered a full english breakfast {minus the toast #glutenfreeproblems} and it did not disappoint.  Continue Reading