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Gurkhas

Gurkhas

In popular mythology, the Gurkha is known as tough as nails, sharp as a knife and full of hidden energy like a coiled cobra.  Folklore has it that Gurkhas coming from Nepal, are used to hardship.  That is what makes them what they are.  Although 

Coal Rooms

Coal Rooms

Seems like uses of the word “Coal” with a description of the space, be it “Rooms”, “Office” or “Shed”, is a trend now. I find it interesting that as memory has faded, people forget that working in a coal mine was far from preferable.  It 

Core

Core

There seems to be something strangely attractive about Notting Hill Gate.  It seems to be running on a different time from the rest of London with stately mansions, high end cars parked on the side of the road and particularly well shod citizens in the 

Cinnamon Kitchen

Cinnamon Kitchen

I find abbreviations quite interesting. It is perhaps something which is more prevalent at work, on account of the very long names for processes, departments and people.  When used right it makes life more efficient.  Outside of the office, the short form also provide efficiency gains.  

Le Gavroche

Le Gavroche

This restaurant seems to court news almost as well as some politicians.  In these turbulent times, with surprises at every corner and seemingly impossible situations coming to pass, I thought that I might as well live a little.  While the iron is hot, or perhaps