Albert Bridge was looking slightly duller this morning with the grey clouds around, but still beautiful. And the wind finally dropped to a brisk breeze.
First part of the walk was through Battersea Park, around Battersea Power Station and along varying parts of the river path, ranging from newish blocks of apartments to industrial sites. Amongst them we found gems with houseboats and the lovely St. Mary's Church.
We had lunch on a barge restaurant moored just below Lambeth Bridge, with a wonderful view of the Houses of Parliament.
It was almost a shock to go under Westminster Bridge to be faced with hords of people, the wheel, ice cream vans, street entertainment - you name it! But it was fabulous. Everyone having such a lovely time. We meandered along the South Bank taking it all in - even did a bit of "beach" walking. And now the sun was shining by way of a bonus. Sue managed several sketches and pen and ink drawings, having found a medium to work with in this big city!!
We finished at London Bridge, an easy point for me to get home and for Sue to go to her "digs" for the night.
As ever, we are looking forward to what tomorrow brings.
Pamela and Sue
PS We have been doing some research about facilities at the Barrier. We have no idea if the cafe will be open as it seems impossible to get in touch with anyone there. My brother even paid a personal visit. It was all shut. So, if the sun is shining, we can use their cafe tables which are outside. If the weather is poor, we can go to the Anchor and Hope public house (2 Riverside Walk, Anchor and Hope Lane, SE7 7SS) which looks a possible place to scurry to if need be. Just ten minutes walk from the barrier, back towards Greenwich. Indeed this may be a better option and we will check it out on the way.
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Well done Sue. I hope you have a real sense of achievement in what you have done for the Boat Project. I know Tim and Liz are hoping to be with you at the Barrier tomorrow and I wish I could be there too. Many congratulations. Love Brenda
ReplyDeleteSue's niece Elizabeth here - The Thames Barrier are expecting the walking contingent about 1pm.As soon as I get there I will let them know (about 12 noon). They are expecting at least 20 of us. There is a grass bank by the Barrier (South side!) which, if the weather is nice, we can congregate at. There are no indoor facilities if the weather is bad, but we can use the cafe as long as we are buying cups of tea etc. It is supposed to be hot! There will be some bubbly on Sue's arrival, which we can have on the river bank, but NOT in the buildings as they do not have a license.
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