West country

Last week I took my last summer holiday, tear. I went to St. Ives, Cornwall with my boyfriend and his parents. They invited us to go on holiday with them months ago so I’ve been looking forward to it for a while now. Continue reading »

Battersea Park

Last weekend I needed a break from the noise.  London is basically back to ‘normal’ but even after things settled mid week there were still tons more sirens passing by my flat than usual.  I live on the high street so there is no escaping it. Three Standing Figures – Henry Moore This was my … Continue reading »

Thames Flood Barrier

I’ve been wanting to see this for a long time.  So today boyfriend and I ventured to the area.  It was great, not a tourist around.  It’s not a conventional ‘site’ but it was cool to see. Thames Barrier Park Thames Flood Barrier There was a park in the area and as we wandered around … Continue reading »

Guerilla Gardening

Have you heard about this?  This is going on in many places around the world but the link I provide is for a guy who has been doing it in London since 2004.  Essentially guerilla gardening involves gardening on land that is not yours. His love of illicit gardening stems from fighting a war against neglected public … Continue reading »