Whenever we have time (and aren’t too lazy), Nicklas and I like to take Rafael to have a little swim in the London Aquatics Centre. The facilities are excellent for families, with family changing rooms, dedicated space to park the buggy and training pool.
If the weather outside is kind, there are few places in London as nice to walk around with children as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Or you can have a cheeky Mexican lunch at Wahaca, or Italian at Jamie’s, in Westfield.
I’m not what you’d call the sporty type, but I do love London and the ice rinks that open during the cold season are some of the most beautiful winter spots in the city, especially during the dark evenings.
Last Tuesday I saw the UEFA Champions game Chelsea vs Apoel, at Stamford Bridge. Apart from some minor Under-21 games with the Portuguese team, that was the actual first proper football game I had ever seen live.
It was easy to get to the stadium and even easier to get in. It was a bit of a pain to leave and get on the Tube, but I wasn’t expecting anything better, really.
Overall, I loved the atmosphere, the game and even the cold was alright. Gotta do it again sometime, but hopefully in the Emirates Stadium, which I can easily just walk to.