london adventure day 9 (wed. 04.10.2002)
Originally written 04.10.2002.
i had reserved my seat on the 14:00 train to give myself some time in the morning for last minute sight-seeing and skating, but i was too broke from eight days of holiday fun, and too broken, from last night’s skate, to do either. so, i started trudging across town to king’s cross. i had saved just enough money to take the tube to the station, but i figured i’d try to walk the 2 miles or so from lancaster gate to king’s x and save the cash for food.
so, i started walking. urban backpacking, indeed physical exertion of any sort, is an interesting experience in a megalopolis. most of the cyclist i saw pass me wore these face masks which helped block out smog and dust. probably a good idea as throughout the week, i found disgusting traces of grey and black whenever i blew my nose. i know that this is just my nose doing it’s job, but it’s still totally gross.
half way in my journey across central london, i came upon regent’s park. it seems almost unfair for london to have so many beautiful parks, of which regent’s park is definitely one. green fields, perfect for football, playgrounds, and tennis courts, copious blooming flowers and a pond inhabited by various manner of water foul. i chilled out for a long while, just taking in the spring scene, realizing that i had been treated to a week of perfect weather! after a while, i hefted my pack upon my shoulders and headed on towards king’s x. i arrived well early for my train so i just sat in the train terminal, wrote, and people watched until my train arrived.