London Garden

One of my housemates, Ian, is a landscape designer and caretaker for a private park in Chelsea – He invited Kelley and myself to visit him at his work for lunch so we could have a peak into the life of luxury of British High Society.

We could not pass up the opportunity, so we left mid-morning for the 2-hour journey into the heart of London. It was well worth the trip! The park was Montpelier Square just a brief 3 minutes walk from Harrods, nestled between beautiful homes and smart restaurants where you could spend your days sipping Perrier. The sun was out and the sky was clear blue as we made our way to the south gate to meet our friend. Old lamps that are named after English kings surround the park - I imagine were oil-filled when originally installed. The gates around the garden were black wrought iron with a lovely ivy pattern, secured by tall gates which allowed you to peak into the sacred place.

We were met by a warm smile as Ian and his colleague, Stewart, showed off their handiwork, which won them a bronze medal in last years competition.

We were met by a sea of green, with dashes of brilliant colours. It was very lovely. A few thieving magpies were our only companions as the four of us dinned on our packed lunches in the cool shade on rustic wooden benches. We laughed and exchanged the stories you do when you are getting to know people and sharing in something special.

I really enjoyed this delicious treat in the heart of the city's opulence.