London Ninja

So after 5 weeks in Notting Hill, the time has come to find a flat. I’ve been using a Flat Finding service to help me find my new digs. Basically, my company has given me 2 months next to Hugh Grant and now I have to find a place that will resemble something seen in Trainspotting.

There are 3 neighborhoods that work for my commute down to Richmond in SouthWest London:
1. Chiswick
2. Putney
3. Clapham

These are all neighborhoods in London with good access to both Richmond and Central London. In San Franciscan terms, Chiswick = Noe Valley (charming..sorta family), Putney = Lower Haight next to Safeway (Some cute shops, not quite a neighborhood feel but good access to stuff. Random Kebab shops here and there), and Clapham = Mission (edgey, cool stores, got some str8 thuglife but not unsafe overall)…oh, and without the Mexicants. (Once Upon a time in Mexico reference)

All in all, I think we’ve decided on Chiswick, with a straight shot on the Picadilly and District lines to get me to where I need to go even if it’s a bit farther out West.

My requirements are:

1. Near transport
2. Be able to get to work without changing trains
3. Near high street shops
4. Near a park
5. Near an eskimo midget

Not too much to ask. Cheers.