It's a sweet little town... canals, medieval walls, buildings slipping into the earth...
and, of course, the Cathedral.
As well as ancient stone work, nothing cheers a guy like sunshine, beer, and a burger.
It was a grand time.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
canterbury tales
Not so long ago, we celebrated Nicholas' birthday in Canterbury. 
It's a sweet little town... canals, medieval walls, buildings slipping into the earth...
and, of course, the Cathedral.
As well as ancient stone work, nothing cheers a guy like sunshine, beer, and a burger.
It was a grand time.
It's a sweet little town... canals, medieval walls, buildings slipping into the earth...
and, of course, the Cathedral.
As well as ancient stone work, nothing cheers a guy like sunshine, beer, and a burger.
It was a grand time.
Friday, October 7, 2011
new levels of tuba gimmickry
Max, I though you would get a kick out of this, but indeed, another low moment for your instrument. This Trafalgar Square Oom-pah player punctuated his tunes with balls of flame emitted from the bell.
Oh, brother!
Oh, brother!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
room with a view
We moved yesterday, into a new flat in Bayswater. We hadn't seen it and are delighted to be on the seventh floor with a great view.
This is Paddington Station, which is directly across from us. Grand, no?
And here's looking (way) down.
Compare that with the view we left yesterday:
The roof has been pulled off, scaffolding surrounds the building, and there's a massive crane in the quad.
The new flat is smaller, to be sure, but we are excited to be in a new area and one that feels so urban. I'll post more soon.
This is Paddington Station, which is directly across from us. Grand, no?
And here's looking (way) down.
Compare that with the view we left yesterday:
The roof has been pulled off, scaffolding surrounds the building, and there's a massive crane in the quad.
The new flat is smaller, to be sure, but we are excited to be in a new area and one that feels so urban. I'll post more soon.
Monday, September 5, 2011
brighton
On Saturday we took a day trip to Brighton.
The town has a surprising amount of "vibe" -- lots of used book shops, vintage clothing stores, cute cafes, pedestrian streets... and the beach!
These burnt-out remnants of a Victorian pier are a haunting off-shore landmark.
The pebbled beach doesn't provide the best napping surface, but it's nice to leave a beach without sand between your toes.
This is the Royal Pavilion. It is absolutely over the top.
As well as being the gay capital of the UK, Brighton has an astonishing number of ring shops... Nicholas found himself a nice piece of jewellery.
The town has a surprising amount of "vibe" -- lots of used book shops, vintage clothing stores, cute cafes, pedestrian streets... and the beach!
These burnt-out remnants of a Victorian pier are a haunting off-shore landmark.
The pebbled beach doesn't provide the best napping surface, but it's nice to leave a beach without sand between your toes.
This is the Royal Pavilion. It is absolutely over the top.
As well as being the gay capital of the UK, Brighton has an astonishing number of ring shops... Nicholas found himself a nice piece of jewellery.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
laban centre
During my photo course, I stumbled into the Laban Dance Centre in Deptford.
The building and landscape were designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Apparently the land-art amphitheatres are used for outdoor performances.
Doesn't it make you want to dance?!
The building and landscape were designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Apparently the land-art amphitheatres are used for outdoor performances.
Doesn't it make you want to dance?!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
birthday bash in bath
I celebrated my birthday on Saturday with a surprise trip to Bath.
Among other delights, Nicholas woke me up early with blueberry pancakes and a card containing our itinerary.
What a guy.
We had a nice little picnic on the river and wandered around the town
and well above it.
Would you believe I'm 30?! We went to sleep before midnight on both the 8th and the 9th, so perhaps that's a sign.
Sincerest thanks to everyone who sent emails and cards and warm wishes.
Among other delights, Nicholas woke me up early with blueberry pancakes and a card containing our itinerary.
What a guy.
We had a nice little picnic on the river and wandered around the town
and well above it.
Would you believe I'm 30?! We went to sleep before midnight on both the 8th and the 9th, so perhaps that's a sign.
Sincerest thanks to everyone who sent emails and cards and warm wishes.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
canada day in london
How often do you get to walk over crushed cans of Molson Canadian in Trafalgar Square? I'll tell you, not so often.
However, on July 1, you'll find thousands of Canadians swilling beer and listening to Canadian bands, many wearing red Vancouver Olympic mittens, hockey jerseys, and all those fuzzy top hats emblazoned with maples leafs. Yikes.
It was a curious scene. And it was hard to identify what these people shared... besides an apparent love of beer (and perhaps more tattoos proportionally). I smuggled in a bottle of red wine....
We're still trying to figure this one out.
However, on July 1, you'll find thousands of Canadians swilling beer and listening to Canadian bands, many wearing red Vancouver Olympic mittens, hockey jerseys, and all those fuzzy top hats emblazoned with maples leafs. Yikes.
It was a curious scene. And it was hard to identify what these people shared... besides an apparent love of beer (and perhaps more tattoos proportionally). I smuggled in a bottle of red wine....
We're still trying to figure this one out.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
boat ride
Nicholas' co-worker Roland lives on a canal boat! Last weekend was smoking hot -- perfect weather for a boat ride.
The canals run through London, north of the Thames, and quite close to our new place. Although we won't often be navigating the canal by boat, there is also a lovely footpath.
The canals run through London, north of the Thames, and quite close to our new place. Although we won't often be navigating the canal by boat, there is also a lovely footpath.
Monday, June 27, 2011
raising the dead
For the last few weeks, Nicholas has been working with London Stone Conservation, restoring heritage listed monuments in Highgate Cemetery.
He works in the Western half, an area not open to the general public unless on guided tour.
These are his pictures of the Cemetery. I haven't been up there yet, but he's hoping to secure the keys someday.
Work starts at 8am, so we've been getting up just after 6am every day. This is a huge adjustment, but it is nice to have some punctuation in the day.
He works in the Western half, an area not open to the general public unless on guided tour.
These are his pictures of the Cemetery. I haven't been up there yet, but he's hoping to secure the keys someday.
Work starts at 8am, so we've been getting up just after 6am every day. This is a huge adjustment, but it is nice to have some punctuation in the day.
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