Mooching In London: 3rd August 2013

A lovely sunny day spent in London: M was working at Wimbledon so I wandered around taking pictures. On days like these, London has a nice feel to it; there were people everywhere just enjoying themselves.
In the evening we met with our friends Mei & Simon. We showed them the Oscar Wilde monument as they didn't know about it. When we arrived, a girl was sat on it, which is what it's there for, really. It's a statue, monument, a coffin-shaped bench. Oscar would have loved it.

London 2012

Monday 6 August 2012
Commuters?
Probably not. These three Japanese ladies were on their way to Wembley to watch their women's football team take on the French (and win). It was a terrific game and as usual, the fans were fantastic. The guy next to them didn't seem to be too interested in the outcome of the match.

We happened to see three of the Japanese football matches; it was great fun being amongst the fans as they really went overboard when it came to decorating themselves to support their teams: rivers of facepaint were used, tons of fabric in costumes and flags. Add to that their good natured enthusiasm whether they were winning or losing and you had a photographer's dream. The fans are what makes the Olympics so much fun.

We also found a few French fans who'd got into the spirit of the occasion. There are lots more fan pics via the link below.

More London 2012 Photos

Walk On By

Sunday 16 October 2011

I had a nice weekend in London with M who was guiding at Wimbledon yesterday and today, staying overnight rather than travelling up and down twice.
We went to Kew Gardens which I've never visited before, despite having lived close by and driven past it dozens of times and always thinking that I'd get around to it. Well, now I have. It's wonderful and huge. M left to go to work after a while and I ended up staying for around four hours. Now that I've finally made it I must go back - I just won't leave it thirty years (Thirty Years!) this time.
Today, I walked from our hotel in Euston to Wimbledon, a ten mile stroll that took me through lots of different areas of the city, just following my nose. It's a brilliant way to see the Capital. I didn't know I'd be walking ten miles when I set off though!

I took this picture on the Kings Road in Chelsea.

"Angels" OnHigh

Sunday 16th June 2007.
The Boys of the Grace Cathedral Men & Boys Choir, San Francisco, get to see the sights from the London Eye before singing evensong in Westminster Abbey.