2607Today our bicycles took us to the Thames Barrier, the flood protection for London. It’s in the east of the city, past lots of grotty industrial estates and near City Airport, but despite this the barrier itself is almost elegant with its silver sails rising up from the river. On the way back we skirted […] Read More »
Archive | Cycling Trips
Happy New Year!!
2579A very happy New Year to all our family and friends. We had a wonderful night. Dinner with friends in Brixton, then up to the centre of London to watch the fireworks, which were amazing! Then it was a quick cycle ride home. Bike was definitely the best way to travel, since there was a […] Read More »
Lamb Shanks — Heavenly
2562 I found some lamb shanks on sale and stocked up and wow, have I ever been enjoying them! The meat is just so tasty, it practically melts in your mouth, and when you make a recipe like Braised Lamb Shanks the gravy is nothing short of amazing. Add in some mashed potatoes and I’m […] Read More »
Boxing Day Cycle Ride
255225442554We took a little trip through the City of London on Monday afternoon and stopped at the Swiss Re Tower, better known as the Gerkin, the Bank of England and finally just by our house to take a picture of a rainbow over Canary Wharf. It was a bit chilly but good to get out […] Read More »
Night Shots by the Thames
2541Took a little stroll on Christmas Eve and Andrew snapped this picture of Canary Wharf and all the shiny office buildings. The Thames was so quiet, hardly a boat to be seen anywhere. Read More »