Lunch, Leah and Lights

22.11.19

The sun was shining so we thought we’d give Friday lunch by the river at Hammersmith another go.

A 30 minute tube ride later found the weather had turned yet again.Whilst it wasn’t raining, it wasn’t sunny either!

Lucky we found a pub that was cosy and warm, just by the river.

After fish and chips (of course), we needed to stretch our legs so decided to walk along the Thames from the Hammersmith Bridge to Putney Bridge.

This part of the Thames is where they have the Head of the River race between rivals Oxford and Cambridge, and the rowers were out in force.

The path was beautiful, and in places you felt you were in the middle of the countryside.

We passed an abandoned warehouse for Harrods that looked as grand as the store itself. It even had it’s own wharf. Fulham football club, spectacularly sited right on the river bank, was getting a makeover.

We headed back into central London as I had a Friday afternoon drinks date.

Back in Australia, I belong to a ladies group, loosly called the Dancing Mums. All our girls danced together for 15 years when they were growing up and we have remained firm friends. One of the ladies, Lyn, has a daughter Leah, who now lives permanently in London. Leah danced with Jane. I promised to look her up.

Leah works at the Apple store in Covent Garden, which is a groovy place to hang out. Whilst I was waiting for her, I joined in a free tutorial on how to make your photographs better. Pity I have a Samsung! I had severe Apple envy!

It was lovely to see Leah again and I think she really appreciated us reaching out.

Before we headed home, it was time to brave the Christmas lights in Oxford St. The crowds were overwhelming, but we managed to squeeze through the throng and enjoy the Christmas fairyland.