Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 May 2013

...and the Southbank itself

So here I am, one day later one week later as promised expected... but I reckon it's all worked out for the best; had it been a cold, rainy or windy day, I guarantee you'd've thought I'd lost my mind - it is about taking a scenic walk along London's Southbank, give me some credit okay?!

Southish London. I'm not overly familiar with it, no real reason to trek so far you see. If you draw a straight line between the West End and High Street Ken, that's preeeeeeetty much my half of the playground. North of the river, yes, I hear you, didn't think of it before. But. As I'm learning, slowly but surely, London Bridge, Borough Market, the Tate and Southbank beyond do have their own little lure going. An eclectic mix of old and ultra-modern. But as it's not awfully frequent I'm in those areas, I'm ever so slightly embarrassed to admit that I jump right onto the tourist bandwagon - y'know, clicking away like crazy with my camera, always carrying a backpack (hey, it's a long way away for me okay?!) - for let's face it, you can't be standing in absolute awe of the Shard if you're actually from only 15 miles away and you're wearing wearing formal workwear with stiletto heels. Too many 'weirdo' glances. Try it out, can be good fun. 

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...Views from the Southbank Centre (and free pianos in empty ballrooms, what's this all about?!)...
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...and sights closer to the ground...
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...grab a Wahaca* mmmmm....
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...reconstructed history...
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...and actual history...
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...then there's shopping of course (for food, the best type uh-huh)
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...*or maybe you want to hold out some pizza, proper italienne...
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...before feeling like an ant before an elephant...
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And let's not forget Gabriel's Wharf... back tomorrow, for SURE!
 
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SL x

P.S. Happy Friiiiday in advance, long weekend whoop whoop!


Sunday, 21 April 2013

The Missing Week, in Instagrams*

*... of food, of course.

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Right. I have one day off. And about 20 minutes to get my derriรจre showered, dressed, beautified (DON'T snigger, I heard that!) and out the door... so excuse the brevity and hastiness this post is quite clearly dripping of. BUT, be back tomorrow - 'til then, Happy Sunday.

1. Sunshine in the City at last.

2. Masala Chai - who needs to go to India anymore?!

3. The things you're resigned to reading when you finish the Metro cover to cover and the train still refuses to budge. 

4. Hangover cure.

5. Yes, more food. At least homemade though. #lunchdates

6. Columbia Road Flower Market - a feast for the senses, a beating for the wallet.

xx

Saturday, 20 April 2013

Spring, at Last !

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Another week, another AWOL... and as you probably anticipated, another apology! Sowie with cream cheese icing and a cherry on top :(. Other than the same ol' "been there, heard those" excuses (y'know the ones I mean - work, university, exams, chores blahhhh....) I have few weapons for my self defence. BUT. LUCKILY. My stats have been telling some comforting secrets aaaaaand *wipes sweat from forehead, breathes sigh of relief* I see many of you still haven't given up hope that I'm always gonna bounce back bright-eyed and bushy-tailed just for you (Why thank you!) SO. Here I am again, ready to rock 'n' roll chit-chatter 'til I'm pouring out of your ears.

Stay tuned. G'weekend to y'all.

Xxx

Friday, 30 March 2012

'Spring' in My Step

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New layout. My OWN domain (www.thediaryofmissraj.com). Tons of sun. Blossom everywhere. Cuddles with my boy. Giggles with mum. It's Friday. It's Spring. Dad's birthday weekend. Cannelloni for dinner. Blue Zenzer. The Hunger Games. Enough said. Thank God It's Friday!


xxxx


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