Treadmill, Tavern, Tea

            Today, after I snuck into the student gym with Tom and got my first cardio in of the New Year, we went to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. I was so elated to sit in the historic pub where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, and many other famous literary gentlemen got their fill of ale. The pub, located on Fleet Street, was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666. The stone floor and walls were dingy. This gloom gave the bar a unique old-timey feel that I loved. It was cozy to sit at a small two-person table in the Cellar Pub. And to be honest, for only six quid, I was not upset that my scrumptious steak and ale pie was most likely heated from the fridge. The chips were well cooked and crispy. I even forced down some peas (though I am not a fan). I ordered a pint of organic wheat ale on draught from the Samuel Smith Brewery. The meal was hearty, and reasonably priced for the area I was in.

            Before heading back to the flat, I absolutely had to stop in at the original Twinings teashop. It was a blatant tourist trap. A bit overcrowded, but I enjoyed my free sample of Assam green tea. They have a nice area in the back where all the historic artifacts about the shop are on display. I was obviously too cheap to purchase my own tea, but I captured the proof of my visit using my camera phone. The Strand is a beautiful area stocked with decadent architecture. I always feel like I am walking through the London streets during the Great Victorian era. Thus, I will never take for granted that I was able to study in the heart of the Strand for a semester of college. And now I must bid you adieu, as my body is tired from so much physical exertion in one day. Hopefully I will not regret tomorrow having attended the gym today!