My beloved sister was also visiting the UK in October. As we don’t live close to each other, I took the opportunity to spend a couple days with her and her partner in London. We had a wonderful time exploring the city, eating and shopping. The weather was summer-like and perfect. Here are some of the highlights:
This intrigued me. I think it is in Soho.
So many gorgeous hotels.
Lunch at The Crypt, in St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square.
I loved all the layers of history and architecture. This is the Liberty building. The animatronics above the clock depict St George and the Dragon.
Beautiful Tower Bridge. I stayed not far from here.
Leaving Camden Market for a walk along the canal.
Last look at the Camden Canal, near St Mark’s Church. Many narrow boats were moored at it’s edges.
We enjoyed a remarkable dinner at Nopi in Soho. This was the most succulent Burrata with peaches and crunchy coriander seeds with a delicious dressing.
The Regent’s Park roses still blooming in abundance, in the middle of October! This one smelled particularly fine.
The Triton Fountain in The Regent’s Park.
The Regent’s Park has waterways and a boating lake.
We watched this gentleman feeding the birds. They were all eating from his hand. The grey goose to the right of him was looking at him so lovingly, and patiently waiting his or her turn for a handful of seed.
Sunset over the Thames, viewed from the bridge on Narrow Street, district of Limehouse, East London.
As I sit in our next beautiful cottage, listening to the river just outside our door and the rain, I am thinking back to the wonderful seven days we spent in Chipping Campden. There were so many lovely details within the architecture in this picturesque town – I could post at least 50 pictures of door knockers alone!
