I have to admit, our walk started with lunch at Chipotle {#homesweethome}. So after a start like that, I just knew this walk was going to be glorious.
I've read a few recent articles in London's newspapers about the history + future of the infamous Soho. While the articles were right about it's seediness {you can do the research if you're really interested...}, I loved everything about its eclectic character as we ventured on another Hidden Walks jaunt {and funny enough, we saw another couple carrying the same book and attempting the same Soho walk #greatmindsthinkalike}. I have to admit, our walk started with lunch at Chipotle {#homesweethome}. So after a start like that, I just knew this walk was going to be glorious. If you're familiar with Tale of Two Cities {one of my faves to teach!}, the golden arm is a modern replica of the golden arm mentioned in the novel. Above, we stopped to admire Soho Square. How quaint are these streets? Soho is hidden behind Oxford Street, China Town, and Regent Street, so the walkways seems small and condensed, but it adds character + charm to the borough. I. Have. To. Try. This. The above French cafe has been serving supposedly some of THE best cakes since 1871, making it London's oldest patisserie. Since I gave up sweets for Lent, I'll be back to this little temptress after Easter. The best part of Soho is that it housed the Who's Who of London/ World. Mozart lived in the house above. Hazlitt, a great literary critic, lived below. It's now a hotel with the most beautiful chandeliers. The Beatles recorded "Hey Jude" at Trident Studios, the site above where Ross and I are posing. An apple tree in the middle of a city? What?! The walk ended with a stroll through Newburgh Quarter + Carnaby Street with great shops and restaurants. We will definitely be coming back to this part of town to have enjoy some tea, food, and shopping ;).
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Danielle MarieChicago native. Proud teacher. Wannabe yoga instructor. Life-long learner. Royal & celebrity enthusiast. Foodie. Animal lover. London implant trying to understand a new culture and lifestyle. Follow me and my journey abroad, by subscribing below with your email address. xoxo @pdathleisureArchives
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