Hockney at the Tate

Really happy to have caught the Hockney exhibition on the last day 🙂

Current wind flows

My neighbour told me yesterday about this cool map of current wind flows on Earth! One for the geeks: https://earth.nullschool.net/ Read article

Madeira Flower Festival

Handy action from the festival 😉 View photos Madeira Flower Festival

Daunt Books, Marylebone

One of the most alluring bookshops in London, with an extensive travel section.

He’s the man, the man with the Midas touch

This somewhat innocuous modernist building was designed by and the home of architect Erno Goldfinger. His name was used in the James Bond film. It’s worth a visit on a rainy day, especially one of the guided tours in which you learn about the functional design behind the aesthetics.

Royal Festival Hall to the Royal Opera House

A day of culture: Alchemy at the Southbank Centre has a South Asian theme, which is worth checking out. We saw a sitar tribute to Ravi Shankar led by his wife. This was followed by an evening at the Royal Opera House (my first visit!) watching ballet from the back. View photos Royal Festival Hall to the Royal Opera House

Brixton

Twenty years since my last visit to Brixton 😲. Ms Cupcake’s vegan cakes are a welcome addition 😋😄 View photos Brixton

Maderia Flower Festival

More photos from the colourful Flower Festival View photos Maderia Flower Festival

Fashion, dance and singing

The big parade was an amazing display of colours, fashion, dance and singing View photos Fashion, dance and singing

Restaurant Olives

A great restaurant in Madeira, with a separate menu for vegetarians and vegans. The staff are incredibly attentive and polite. View photos Restaurant Olives