Everything channelised

Equipped with a London map, a Rough Guide to London and the book London Walks. 30 Walks by London Writers, I strolled along Regent's Canal today. According to my guide book, architect John Nash originally had intended to have the canal running through the middle of Regent's park but was then persuaded that the bad language of the Navvies would offend the refined residents of the area so altered his plans. I hope to understand at least every other sentence of the real Londoners. On my way and during my lunch break eating a box full of sea food paella on Primrose Hill I tried hard to make myself accustomed to the London accent of the young people around me. Doing so, I nearly forgot to appreciate the view over London's breathtaking skyline.

Another good news is that I'm supplied with all the British goodies I favour, that is, e.g. cereal and Weetabix, English cheese like Leicester, houmous, couscous and watercress, salt and vinegar flavoured crisps and pear cider. The cider is already gone by now as I'm zapping through British television. Our flat is equipped with Sky and Justine told me I would like it. And I must confess I do - even if watching telly on Saturday nights normally is such a depressing thing to do.