On a recent stroll through the hood something caught my attention!
Spring buds blossoming already? I rubbed my eyes sleepily to be doubly sure that my brain-eye co-ordination were aligned. And yes, -there they were, the palest of pink with slivers of cream, -blossoms poking out from stubby branches.
It's all very promising. Sunshine, blue skies arriving to chase away the chill from the evening before, -there's something about walking without a map or a watch, that always gets my blood moving.
In a good way.
I love to wander about this great old city, -one of my favourite hazy walks is along the Thames and through the
Borough Markets near London Bridge, -perfect for a little sightseeing, crowd watching, lunching, clearing the cobwebs -and replenishing those writerly grey cells!
Not to mention sampling offerings from the market stalls. I'm posting a few snaps here, beware there are shots of game, -if you are slightly queasy, you may wish to look at the blossoms instead, or just skip ahead.
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Roll up, roll up! Wait, -this isn't a circus, or is it?
Meandering through the market.... |
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Cheese glorious cheese! |
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I can never say no to an oyster or two...or dozen. |
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The pheasant pluckers son may
have his hands full later on.... |
And, queasy viewers may wish to look away, now - check out the pretty blossoms above...
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Only if you're game... |
Photocredits: Spring blossoms via Shutterstock; All Borough Market images via yours truly.
A/N: This weekend will be busy, -in amongst the jostling of Saturday morning errands, I'm planning to finish at least 2 more chapters in my revisions, and as a welcome treat -there will be afternoon tea with my Bestie on Sunday. Very much looking forward to it! Tell me,
whats happening in your neck of the woods?
Comments
Bish, its a great place to shop, I picked up some lovely treats that day! ;)
Melissa, fresh food markets are fab, and that game is as fresh it gets! ;)
Golden Eagle, its very cool! Just go early to avoid the crowds.
Sondrae, welcome! That's great that you got to study overseas. ;)
Meredith, a fair chunk of cheese was purchased that afternoon, and I forgot to mention the duck liver and black truffle parfait...to die for. Have a wonderful weekend my dear! ;)
As for me, I am packing this weekend, a dreaded must do.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author
I really want to visit England!!! Mo and I have that as a planned trip, so one of these days, I hope...
Alex, you'll just have to make a return visit now...
Danette, good to hear it, London is a great city to visit! ;) I'm not sure if the blossoms are bizarre, certainly surprising given we had snow not so long ago. Although I saw roses during the snow too. Have a wonderful weekend!
Cat, meow! Hopefully not too sick. ;)
Jealous much? Not me!
I hope to get to London some day soon. Even though I've never been, I just know in my heart that it's a wonderful city.
Melissa, enjoy the snow, and am sure you'll visit London one day! ;)