Got a chance to spend more time in London than I normally get to spend in a European city. I didn’t bring my DSLR, but my One Plus 6 did a great job of capturing some cool shots.
One of the key features of London is the mix of the old and new. Throughout the city, you’ll see really cool modern architecture and structures right next to historic building and landmarks. I was blown away by how London is able to balance the heritage of its past with the promise of the new. I found out they regulate just about everything when it comes do construction and renovation. My cousin was telling me you have to get a permit to paint rooms in your house.
This picture particularly captures the dichotomy I mentioned. The London Eye is a modern imprint on London’s history and its paired right next to the aquarium (I believe) in a building that been around for a while ( 200+ years?) This is all next to a more modern building. London does a great job of managing its architectural past and present.
London to me has always been a nexus for connection. It’s only right that I would run into Danielle Coleman. We met in Paris a couple of years ago on a lay over back to the US. I went to Afro-punk and she was there with a couple of friends. Danielle was spending time in Paris and was looking to move back to the states. We kept in contact and used Instagram to figure out we were in London at the same time. It happens we were about 5 minutes away from each other so I walked over to Waterstone Bookstore and we caught up!
While London had a lot of “British” experiences, London is a melting pot for the world. You can go to great restaurants and bars that bring different parts of the world right to you. This was a “Japanese” bar on the 38th floor of a building in Central London. Great views, drinks, and aesthetics.
We got the sun to come out! The weather is a constant in London. I see why so many novelist and soulful singers come out of London. The weather definitely gives you time to be in your feelings. Drake should head out to London for a while for his next album.
Oh and yes, Big Ben is under construction.
Thats all for now. I’ll try to add more as I continue to edit pictures.