A Walk To Remember Along The Regent's Canal, East London

Regent's canal from Victoria Park' entrance in St. James avenue.

A couple of years ago, Victoria Park can be seen from our front door on the 3rd floor, and the canal can be seen through the gaps in between buildings when facing the park. Accessing them was a matter of seconds from where we live.

Literally.

At the same time, a part-time job warranted walking along the canal, then crossing another park to my tube station. The small hill in this park have shown me awesome sunsets, sitting from one of the benches that overlooks a 360 degrees over the park. 

It's also here where during summer, lavender scents enveloped this part of the park and I oftentimes harvested a few that i've put in some of my bags' pockets. They were quite heavenly, and crushing them between my fingers was a favorite past time.

Along Hertfordshire Union Canal.

This follows one side of Victoria Park, going to the Hackney side, straight to Stratford. Although there's not a lot of boats to be seen, this part can be full of them. 

London olympics

Looking back, the London Olympics probably gave me one of the best memories i've ever have. I never was in any game, but it sure gave me something.

Going home one afternoon, a live concert was ongoing on top of one of the boats and people were sitting and eating around it on the ground. A pub nearby also had its' pubgoers outside holding their drinks. As our flat was a few minutes away, changing to a comfy clothes and sneakers didn't take long.

In another boat, the owner was selling hotdogs and a beer. Perfect weather. Can one ask for more? 

Inside Victoria Park

A lone Pagoda.

This is quite a new addition in the park that's much better to look at from the distance. Believe me, never go near it, let alone inside it.

But going to the park, it's much better to check out its' Pavilion cafe where it have vegan and vegetarian menu. @teodora and I love meeting up in here.

If looking for other things to do, they do marathons in the Hackney part of the park and if one fancies a less able action, FEED THE DUCKS!

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All images are mine, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7.