Give me a large bouquet of flowers and I'll paint my house with all their prettiness. Flowers don't arrive unexpectedly at my door, I invite the short term guests over, to stay for as long as they possibly can. These small joys help patch up snags of worry. Searching for faux bouquets online, I only [...]
It’s not often 34C graces Britain for more than 3 days uninterrupted. As it is I’m taking a long moment to appreciate this fine weather. Though I know it’s far too hot for my British life. Sitting at the highest peak of Greenwich park, as close as possible to the trees. I'm taking full advantage [...]
In previous trips to Greenwich, my visits always began and ended at the museums. I never made my way towards the observatory, until today. I wish I had been warned about the uphill climb prior to the excursion. Strolling skywards in this heat felt like a week's worth of cardio. I started my journey by [...]
Nesting in zones 2 is one of London’s finest villages, Hampsted. A time-honoured contrast in comparison to its neighbours. Drawn to the carpet of greenery, undeterred by the lack of sunshine, I made an early afternoon visit to the stunning ancient woodland. Our journey started at the entrance opposite Hampstead Heath station. Using good old [...]
My morning was spent hiding under an umbrella. Only slightly lifting it to see my surroundings. I had timed our day out accordingly with the weather report, we were still an hour away from dry skies. Even with my obscured view, we had managed to walk in the direction of the English flower garden. Thanks [...]
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