This morning Tony and I walked to our local market for food and supplies. I am not sure I can find my way back. He took one twisty route there and a different one back to the flat.

Hung, Drawn, and Quartered

Later we walked to the Poet Bar to meet Tony’s friend Mark. We passed Petticoat Lane Market and Spitalfield Market along the way.

Inside Poet Bar

Mark at the Poet

Another friend, Peter, joined us and we walked to the Market at Brick Lane. There was an eclectic mix of stuff for sale. Inside one area were lots of food vendors selling an international variety of meals from India, Thailand, Japan, Argentina, to name a few.

Crowds at market

Since the guys wanted to stop at a pub and I wanted to look around, we all got to do as we pleased. After walking around the area a bit, they headed to the pub and I went to Spitalfield Market.

Spitalfield Market

It is quite large and sprawls in this covered area. Did not buy anything, but had fun looking around. The only thing that tempted me at first look were some T Shirts, but they were 35 pounds each!

Near Brick Lane Market

It was the hottest day so far this year, so I walked along outside looking for bits of shade and enjoying all the interesting things to see. I am still amazed at the beauty that can be found in the oddest places.

Works of art on a door in East End

Many of the row houses are in beautiful shape and this neighborhood is quite nice. There are some spots that still need a bit of renovation.

East End housing is in many places being renovated.

Tony took me on a different route on the way home. People ride bikes around here…which is crazy because the roads are narrow and twisty. You can rent them at certain places, but I am not tempted to do that here. I guess you have to bring your own helmet, but most riders on the rentals didn’t wear any.

Bikes you can rent

We also saw this strange vehicle coming down the street twice now. They were pedaling and having a party too.

Cycling down the street
Who gets to steer?

Posed as they passed by

We walked out to dinner this evening. Not sure of my mileage, but it was around 6 miles or so again. Tomorrow I have planned a walking tour while Tony works.