Romeo and Juliet – The ballet
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo On Wednesday I suddenly remembered that I had two discounted vouchers for afternoon tea at a nearby restaurant. When I found it, I Continue Reading →
Category: Europe
World athletics championships, Mo Farah and Usain Bolt
Last year sometime I get a message from Kavitha telling me that the world athletics championships are coming to London at the Olympics venue and that I should register and Continue Reading →
National Gallery – summer party continued
I walk down the hall looking for my next painting. The central hall is converted into a bar. The nibbles are free, but I don’t have time to stop. There Continue Reading →
National Gallery – members summer party
‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’ and so said Dr Samuel Jackson. It is Wednesday and I have a ticket to attend the National Continue Reading →
St Paul’s Cathedral
The schools have broken for the summer and so has the weather it seems. The sun has decided to take a breather and the days and nights have decidedly turned Continue Reading →
Last day in Brussels
We didn’t get back till about 230 in the morning. So a lie in, late breakfast and checkout later we still have enough time to wander around the city. This Continue Reading →
Andre Rieu in concert
After dinner, we join the crowds walking to the venue. Once the tickets are checked and we are let in, we take our seats. Andre Rieu is a bit of Continue Reading →
Maastricht and concerts
The day dawns. I can’t say that I’ve been waiting for this day anxiously. Ever since I saw Andre Rieu in concert on the telly on New Year’s Eve I’ve Continue Reading →
Brussels trip
We have a train to catch. Eight fifty five from Kings Cross St Pancras. A long queue awaits us at the station. After security and immigration we find our guide. Continue Reading →
Lakshmi’s first admirer
It’s Kavitha’s and Huw’s wedding anniversary weekend and they’ve decided to go away and I am on babysitting duties. The day passes by without much to write. In the evening Continue Reading →
