Hiyashi Kazimi. Cold noodles with a cold pouring sauce – lovely for a hot summer day. This was at Koya in Soho, a small Japanese udon noodle restaurant that is so popular you’ll probably end up queuing. Very nice it was too.
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Fire tuba
Seen along the South Bank. A bad case of wind there.
Giant bearded unicyclist high-fives tiny bald man
Really, this stuff just writes itself.
Women’s Olympic Volleyball at Earl’s Court
So my first foray into the Olympic world and really my first experience of any kind of sporting event. This was women’s volleyball, played at Earl’s Court. Two games were in this slot – Japan vs Italy, and UK vs Algeria. The Japan vs Italy … Continue reading Women’s Olympic Volleyball at Earl’s Court
Golf sale, this way
Using my startling powers of deduction, I reckon there’s a golf sale somewhere over that way.
Big W
The W hotel at Leicester Square is very shiny.
Men’s Olympic Road Cycling – Bradley Wiggins
A last minute decision to check out the men’s road cycling took me to South Kensington, a few minutes distance before the end of the race. Hopes were high for the UK team after winning the Tour De France the previous week. Countless police motorbikes … Continue reading Men’s Olympic Road Cycling – Bradley Wiggins
Kraken puts a beast in your belly
No, this isn’t some kind of satanic pregnancy aid. The ‘happy days’ must have been added by someone with experience.Seen outside Gerry’s shop in Soho, which has a mind boggling selection of booze.
Top of Regent Street Olympic flags
Regent Street makes for interesting repeating patterns, and even more so when splashed with a bit of colour from unknown flags. I’ve always been curious as to what is inside the buildings, once you leave street level.
Olympic Torch Bearers – Shepherd’s Bush
I managed to catch the last day of the Olympic torch relay route as it passed through Shepherd’s Bush. The weather was hot, the crowds were out, and there was an overall good buzz – people seemed genuinely excited to see the torch. Here is … Continue reading Olympic Torch Bearers – Shepherd’s Bush
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