London Checklist

See how much of a Londoner you’ve become during your stay in London by checking off the following of the possible activities that the city holds:

You’ve walked over the Millennium Bridge (and are sure you felt it wobble slightly!).

You’ve been to the Tate Modern. One of the few affordable galleries in London (it’s free), and in the beautiful Bankside power station building.

Had some really good fish and chips, as well as some really bad ones.

Got up early to visit the city’s choice of markets: Portobello for antiques and second-hand clothes, Columbia Road for flowers, Borough Market for fine foods, and Camden for alternative clothing and crafts.

Had an afternoon pint in a pub hidden in an alley in Central London that Dickens, Nelson or Chaucer once (allegedly) frequented.

Bought the cheapest thing you can find in Harrods (luxury London department store) just so you can get a carrier bag with the Harrods logo on.

Travelled on the tube enough to not want to do it again (except for the Jubilee Line).

Walked through the quickly-changing East End of London.

Been so determined to appreciate London’s nature that you have swum in the ponds at Hampstead Heath despite the fact that it was raining.

You’ve vowed never to go back to Oxford Street to shop on a Saturday afternoon.

Tried to walk along the River Thames, but got distracted by so many things (St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Golden Hind ship, the London Eye…) that it took a whole day.

Looked over London from either Parliament Hill or Primrose Hill and felt truly impressed.

Picture of Millennium Bridge, London originally posted by peter pearson

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