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April 28, 2007 9 Comments

We signed the tenancy agreement last night, which means we officially have a new place to live as of 3rd May which is when we get the keys. The agreement on the present place runs out on the 22nd, which gives a huge overlap allowing us to get arranged and everything moved.

The new place is in E2, which means I can walk to and from work should I so desire (45 min walk door to door) - or just 15-20 minutes on the bus. It also means a taxi home after a night out would cost something like £8 instead of £40…which is always nice.

We have the second floor of the building on the left in this image (the one with the road works outside, from whenever this photo was taken).

This roundabout is called Arnold Circus…and there’s a sign on the outside clearly stating there are no elephants in this circus…which is disappointing.

It’s in the Shoreditch/Hoxton area, which is packed full to the brim with bars and restaurants - which we will have to spend some time checking out. I’ve already been to a pub selling Belgium beer - though £4.60 for a pint of Hoegaarden is disappointing. We next need to go to The Elbow Room (photos), as well as Bar Kick to get our fix of pool and table football.

I also have a 20 minute or so walk to The Gutshot where I can now get to and from very easily for my poker fix. Hurrah.

Photos above found in google, and taken from www.sublimephotography.co.uk and www.olamgadol.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

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