Holy Royal Horse Poo!
Ok, quick update because I’m so excited I could literally pee my pants. So, this morning I was determined to wake up and go for a run. I have been here for well over a week and haven’t run a mile. If you know me, you know this is insanity. Between classes, apartment hunting and walking for blocks in the rain….I figured I have paid my respects to the workout God’s enough.
So today, Saturday morning, 7am…I threw on my ultra-American running clothes (Nike shorts and a t-shirt) and walked two blocks to Hyde Park.
Oh….my….gooossshhh. AMAZING! I don’t ever EVER want to leave this place – for running purposes only. So, if you don’t know, there are tons of “Royal Parks” in London. This one connects Hyde Park, Kensington Park, Green Park and St. James Park. The total loop is about 7 miles.
I started my jog (in the sunshine…big deal, big deal) and kind of followed this older-man of a runner. He seemed to be doing the long loop so I just trudged behind him so I didn’t get lost in the massive park.
I was literally laughing out loud at one point…I was passing the Royal Guards practicing the Changing of the Guards, I passed Kensington Palace and I passed the Marble Arch. What?! If I veered a certain way I could have passed Buckingham Palace but I didn’t want to spoil it all on one run/get lost.
(Kensington Palace)
Ok, I don’t mean to boast, I am perfectly happy with running in 90 degree heat in the cul-de-sacs of my San Antonio neighborhood; however, when you find yourself in complete awe while drenched in sweat and dodging Royal Horse poo, it is one to brag about.
Ok, that is it for now.
MUCH love from London
Kate
