Taking advantage of the Open House weekend, I was surprised to see how sumptuous the interior of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is. Imagine going to the office every day and being immersed in all that grandeur! I wonder if you’d get used to it. View photos Open House weekend
Category: Culture
Castles in the sand
Sand castles have come a long way.
Temperate House in Kew
Perfect day for a picnic at Kew and to see the renovated Temperate House with the friendly giant gardener!
Running with Kenyans
The Kenyan runner Kipchoge won his third London Marathon yesterday. Coincidentally, I just finished reading Running with Kenyans. I found the book inspiring and the Kenyan love of running infectious. The author of the book went looking for the secret of why Kenyan runners are so good: “For six months I’ve been piecing together the … Continue reading Running with Kenyans
Vaccine Race
This is a fascinating and easily digestible book about vaccines and a timely reminder of how they have saved millions of lives and prevented lifelong debilitating illnesses.
London by night
London by night is a beautiful sight 😊 View photos London by night
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
This is a delightful, humorous story of a lonely, quirky woman who overcomes traumatic childhood loss, with the help of newfound friends, and makes us look afresh at societal norms.
Kew Gardens
Another lovely day at Kew Gardens 😊 View photos Kew Gardens
Open House weekend
Despite being born and bred in London, I learnt so much at Open House by visiting a few of the places on show. I thoroughly recommend it for next year if you’ve not tasted the hidden delights of London 😊 View photos Open House weekend
Regent Street
Seen yesterday…