by Dave Forrest
Come with me as we tour the tree-lined streets of Canonbury, Miko's neighborhood in the London borough of Islington. Londoners have made their huge metropolis feel like a series of intimate villages. At Canonbury Square you can sit on benches, enjoying the trees and gardens kept beautiful by neighborhood volunteers. A few blocks away, residents throw back a pint or enjoy a tasty meal at the Canonbury Tavern. If you want a Sunday roast, try the Smokehouse. Kids play and parents visit daily at nearby parks. There is even a stream path with ducks. Several blocks away from 23 Alwyne Villas, you can dine and shop on lively Upper Street. Canonbury has the charm of a small, green, neighborhood, with all the conveniences of the big city.