Into Regent's Park

Summer made a spectacular return today, with mostly sunny skies, and the temperature nudging above 20 degrees, it seemed. It was a truly delightful day. And with no scheduled classes in the afternoon, I returned to Goodenough, changed into my jogging gear, and set off for another nice long run up to Regent's Park.

Regent's Park must surely be one of the loveliest park spaces in London. With its well-landscaped gardens, this former royal garden and its leafy surroundings offer visitors a glimpse into the courtly and genteel image of England that many around the world are familiar with. Step into the residential area around Primrose Hill, at the top of Regent's Park, and you'd think you're a world away from the bustle and grime of central London.

This time round, I made sure I took my cellphone camera along, and was able to capture these pretty scenes around the park, including the remarkable view of the city which one gets on top of Primrose Hill. The face was flushed with sweat, the legs were weak, the heart pounding. But the satisfaction was amazing.