Bank holiday today so Ella didn't have to work. She had a gym class with a friend this morning so I walked with her and enjoying getting a 'tour' of her local area. While they were at the gym, I walked to Kensington Garden and past Kensington Palace. Even had the treat of watching a squirrel sitting up a tree eating a cherry tomato - so cute.
David hired a Lime Bike and cycled to meet us and we all walked back to Kensington Garden, via a coffee shop. Found an interesting building where the Hammersmith and City underground line travels under some very expensive houses. To ensure that it didn't devalue the properties in the street, a 'fake house' front was built in keeping with the rest of the street. Interesting fun fact!
Another quirky find was a visit to Queensway Market which was like stepping into a market in China. It even had the distinctive smell of a mixture of different Asian foods. Hard to imagine that such a place exists so close to some of the most expensive real estate in London.
The Italian Gardens in Kensington Park was beautiful and very popular with different varieties of birds. There was a couple having their wedding photos taken and it was very tempting to photo bomb them - we didn't. The gardens were a popular place on a pleasant bank holiday weekend.
Our walk continued to Kensington High Street, which is familiar from other lists to London. David cycled home from there and Ella, Samarah I spent a lovely hour or so looking at the shops. Always enjoyable looking at different stores and people watching.
Sore feet so bussed home and another pleasant evening just being together.
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| Front of the false house |
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| Rear of the false house (tube tunnel) |
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