Wednesday 22 April 2009

Wednesday.

Just got back from a trip to London. Went up by train yesterday, and viewed Bonham's auction. Stayed over at Lizzie's. This morning we went by 'bus from Chiswich back to Knightsbridge for the auction. It was a lovely sunny April morning, with just enough light breeze to keep it from being too hot. From the front seat of the top deck of a London 'bus Hyde Park looked stunning ! Bluebells in full bloom between the trees, which are all in full green leaf. The horse chestnut 'candles' are in full flower. We got off the 'bus near Hyde Park corner and walked through to Montpelier Street. When we walked through Montpelier Square (there is a small private park in the middle of the Square with many mature trees) we saw that one of the regency houses had a cascade of wysteria, in flower, pouring down its facade - all four stories. There is a coffee shop opposite Bonham's with seats outside, and we have used it a good deal today. Been a good day, and we're about ready for bed. So - Goodnight all.

P.s. When I talk of the 'Regency' houses in Montpelier Square, they may be early Victorian. Circa 1840, I should think. Must be accurate. Cheers, Mike.

2 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

What a beautiful and descriptive post. Sounds like you are having some warm weather and had a great day.

Unknown said...

Thank you Lori. I'm not much of a big city man as a rule, but London really did look lovely on Wednesday. And I had a reasonably successful day at Bonham's which probably helped things to continue looking rosy.
Regards to you both, Mike and Ann.