Brick Lane / 磚塊巷

上學期去了兩次磚塊巷，不過當時並沒有認真拍照或速寫，再加上那附近的貝果很有名，不如趁放大假時趕快去！

I went to Brick Lane twice last term, but I didn't take many photos or do any sketch. Thinking about the famous Beigel Bake, I might as well go during the two-week-long break!

在利物浦車站下車，這裡人潮來來往往。

I get off at Liverpool Station. There are always bustling crowds here. 

從上週末開始氣溫開始掉到零度以下，倫敦進入冬季最冷的階段，那亮麗的陽光會騙人的。

Since last weekend, the temperature has dropped below 0 Celsius degree. February is the coldest month in London. The dazzling sunshine can be deceiving. 

這一區有很多穿著正式的上班族。

There are many well-dressed office workers in this part of the city. 

轉進巷子裡便安靜許多，還有英倫味的小店和餐廳。

Taking a turn into one of the lanes, it becomes quieter. It's a nice surprise for me to find some British-looking shops and restaurants. 

舊史披頭夫市場也是這一區重要的景點，不過它感覺很商業化，對我來說沒有很強烈的文化特色。

Old Spitalfields Market is also a very important tourist spot in this area, but it feels very commercial. It's not edgy enough for me. 

況且我總是對吃的比較有興趣，但這種地方食物很貴。

Well, I am always more into food, but the prices here tend to be shocking. 

我倒是很喜歡這家店的店名。

I do love the name of this restaurant. 

還有左邊鬍子叔叔喝酒的樣子。

And the way the uncle with a beard on the left drinks. 

史披頭夫基督教堂歡迎訪客自由進入。

Christ Church Spitalfields welcomes visitors to drop in. 

走進去看了一陣子才發現有位先生安靜地坐著讀聖經，應該是是牧師。

After I look around for a while, I realize there sits a gentleman reading the Bible quietly. I think he is the priest...

再往前走一點點就是磚頭巷，這裡可是孟加拉印度社群的集聚地。

I walk a little forward along the lane to find myself in Brick Lane, where you can find a taste of Bengladeshi food and culture here. 

這是印度版的速食店。

This is the Indian-version fast-food restaurant. 

我走進一家糕餅店。（不是藍色那一家啦！）

I walk into a pastry shop. (not the blue one...)

點了羊肉口味的pakora，是用雞豆粉團去炸、包肉或菜的辣味點心。

I order lamb bread pakora, which is a small spicy fritter containing pieces of vegetables or meat, made with a batter of chickpea flour and deep fried. 

又點了甜的ladoo，是用綠豆粉和糖做成的甜點。

I also order sweet ladoo, which is a golf-ball size dessert, made from sugar and gram flour. 

神奇的事又來了，這明明就是一家印度超市，但裡面也有賣寫中文字的華人食品喔！

Again, this is obviously an Indian supermarket, but inside, I find Chinese food wrapped in packs with Chinese words on them. 

街頭塗鴉是磚頭巷的一大特色。

Street graffiti is a major feature of Brick Lane. 

也有許多有個性的小店。

There are also various one-of-a-kind shops. 

沿路看到手拿貝果的人們，目標近了！

I see people eating bagels along the way. I know I am approaching my destination. 

就是它！物廉價美！不過我走進去突然良心發現，覺得自己不應該再亂吃了，所以又迅雷不及掩耳地空手走出來。

That's it, where food is cheap and yummy. But my conscience is awake when I go in. I have the realization that I shouldn't eat so freely without control, so I leave at a lightning speed without buying anything. 

今天的網誌就用這張美麗、不會引起食慾的照片收尾吧！

I'll end today's post with this beautiful, unappetizing photo!