Thursday and it was time to soak up the brilliant sunshine and enjoy the parks, Green Park, St James's Park (Why do they spell it like that?) and Hyde Park. On the way we visited Buckingham Palace.
We were among many hundreds of people walking along the banks of the Serpentine and taking in the sights and smells of the flora and fauna. It's great fun just observing people, the bird life, which includes swans, ducks, geese, the squirrels and people with every imaginable breed of dog. We got as far as the Serpentine Bridge, stopped for morning tea and then each of us painted a watercolour of the bridge. Then after more strolling along the Princess Diana Memorial Walk we had lunch at the Lido Restaurant on the banks of the Serpentine at a lovely outdoor table and Ray produced another watercolour painting to capture the moment.
By mid afternoon it was time to head for Chiswick Park visiting Harrods at Knightsbridge on the way but we shopped at Sainsbury's at Chiswick not far from Steve and Eryn's house. We were under careful instructions from the youngsters about preparation of the evening meal which we diced to perfection and then left it to the cordon bleu chefs to cook up a treat. A relaxing night as we prepare for York this weekend.
Next post hopefully Monday.
We were among many hundreds of people walking along the banks of the Serpentine and taking in the sights and smells of the flora and fauna. It's great fun just observing people, the bird life, which includes swans, ducks, geese, the squirrels and people with every imaginable breed of dog. We got as far as the Serpentine Bridge, stopped for morning tea and then each of us painted a watercolour of the bridge. Then after more strolling along the Princess Diana Memorial Walk we had lunch at the Lido Restaurant on the banks of the Serpentine at a lovely outdoor table and Ray produced another watercolour painting to capture the moment.
By mid afternoon it was time to head for Chiswick Park visiting Harrods at Knightsbridge on the way but we shopped at Sainsbury's at Chiswick not far from Steve and Eryn's house. We were under careful instructions from the youngsters about preparation of the evening meal which we diced to perfection and then left it to the cordon bleu chefs to cook up a treat. A relaxing night as we prepare for York this weekend.
Next post hopefully Monday.
I'v just caught up to your last 4 days. It's going to be hard for you to come home after such a wonderful trip. Safe travels
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