Monday, February 18, 2013

A Walk in the Park

Hello, all! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Lately I don't seem to be doing much writing (wonder why?), but I have been doing a lot of walking! It's a great way to get out of the flat, and Lobster Baby seems to fade away, leaving a lovely sleeping cherub.

I'm very lucky that I live smack dab between two iconic London parks, Holland Park and Kensington Gardens. While I usually head to the Gardens, today I decided to opt for the less-touristic Holland Park. It's much more manicured than Kensington Gardens, and also features a mini-woodland.

The fountain.

Manicured garden in the sun.

Statue of some dude (aren't these captions informative?).

One of the many peacocks... and a London police officer (on the left).

The Kyoto Garden.

A heron basks in the sun.

Gorgeous, eh? By the way, thank you all for sharing your worst date stories last week! I share in your pain. :)

Have a great week, everyone!
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51 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh18 February 2013 at 19:33

    I'd go walking in a park like that every day! And yes, very informative captions with each photo.

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  2. Anne Mackle18 February 2013 at 19:42

    What a lovely place to go for a walk with baby,you are lucky.

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  3. Laura S.18 February 2013 at 19:50

    This is a beautiful park! Ooo, how I want to see London so much!!

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  4. Norma18 February 2013 at 19:50

    I can see why he's no longer Lobster Baby after a walk there. That would make me happy, too!

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  5. Bish Denham18 February 2013 at 19:57

    Beautiful! But I have to tell you any time I see peacocks I get weird. They're beautiful, true, but there was a flock that lived right up the hill from us. We had to deal with their loud yells and poop on our roof. Did I tell you I can scream like one?

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  6. D.J. Kirkby18 February 2013 at 20:08

    Lovely photos! Before you know it LB will be toddling along at your side as you walk through the park.

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  7. Hilary Melton-Butcher18 February 2013 at 20:36

    Hi Talli .. I don't think I've ever been in Holland Park - need to make a sojourn one day ... is the Commonwealth Institute refurbished yet?

    Beautiful days for being out and about - but time to stay in cuddled up later this week ... so glad all is going along happily and the brain is recovering from lobster shock!!

    Cheers Hilary

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  8. Julie Dao18 February 2013 at 20:37

    Oh, how beautiful! Anyone would be less "lobster-y" walking through gardens like these!

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  9. CL Taylor18 February 2013 at 21:05

    That'll be why the baby weight has fallen off you! I walked loads the first few months after the Spudling was born - it helped keep me sane. Well....awake anyway! Unfortunately it's a lot less picturesque in this part of Bristol!

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  10. William Kendall18 February 2013 at 21:28

    That`s a lovely spot, Talli. Thanks for sharing the pics!

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  11. Jemi Fraser18 February 2013 at 21:36

    Looks lovely! A perfect place for a walk - glad baby TR likes the walks too :)

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  12. Old Kitty18 February 2013 at 21:57

    Awwwwww! Nothing like nature to bring the best out of your beautiful lobster cherubic baby!!!

    Glad you had a great weekend too!!!

    Take care
    x

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  13. Clair Humphries18 February 2013 at 22:03

    A lovely park and walking baby TR there is very virtuous. I took mine to TKMAXX today - not as picturesque but he did fall asleep!

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  14. Intangible Hearts18 February 2013 at 22:46

    I can totally see why you're not writing. Usually it's atrocious weather in London in the early parts of the year but looks like you're going to have a wonderful Spring!

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  15. Li18 February 2013 at 23:17

    Great photo of the heron! (At least the caption doesn't say "some bird on a rail!) :-)

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  16. Yvonne Osborne18 February 2013 at 23:55

    This is London in February??? I mean, I know you're more temperate but honestly? Of course your baby lobster is really an angelic cherub!

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  17. Southpaw19 February 2013 at 00:45

    The park looks marvelous. What a nice little walk.

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  18. Leigh Covington19 February 2013 at 04:03

    Oh wow! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I wish I had somewhere like that to walk! Lucky you!

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  19. Denise Covey 19 February 2013 at 05:59

    Thanks for the walk in the park Talli. I've walked Kensington Gardens but not this one. Looks like it's one to visit.

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  20. Unknown19 February 2013 at 06:49

    Looks lovely :) In my travels to London I've never ventured to Kensington Gardens. I'll have to pay a visit next time I'm about.

    Jamie @ Mithril Wisdom

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  21. Kyra Lennon19 February 2013 at 08:16

    Lovely photos! I think I'll have to visit Holland Park next time I'm in London!

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  22. Cathy19 February 2013 at 11:39

    Lovely photos Talli. Looks like great weather as well, so better to make the most of it while it is around.

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  23. Leigh Caron19 February 2013 at 13:37

    Herons in London? Who knew. Lovely photos. And walking is the best elixir.

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  24. LTM19 February 2013 at 16:46

    LOVE those parks & gardens. I remember when Cat was a baby, she always loved going out for walks. Enjoy this time~ :o) <3

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  25. Bethany Elizabeth19 February 2013 at 21:45

    Beautiful photos! I wish we had more 'manicured' parks where I live, but I also love the mess of wildness that is the pacific northwest. :)

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  26. Neurotic Workaholic20 February 2013 at 01:13

    Oh, those pictures look beautiful, and I'm totally jealous that you get to walk in those parks whenever you want! Walking can be very therapeutic; I think I read somewhere that it gives you a chance to slow down and think about things.

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  27. Unknown20 February 2013 at 06:49

    Yes, Talli! The captions are informative and you had me laughing! You have fun energy here always!

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  29. Flowerpot20 February 2013 at 10:53

    You've been having lovely weather - that heron is gorgeous. Glad you are having some peaceful time out and about!

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  30. Joyce20 February 2013 at 13:12

    I miss all the walking I did in the UK. It is super steep where I live so not a great neighborhood for walking. I enjoy hiking in the countryside, but would love to be able to more easily walk the neighborhood.

    Babies are a sweet season so just enjoy!

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  31. kjmckendry20 February 2013 at 16:42

    Looks so beautiful. Glad you're able to get out and get some fresh air!

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  32. Sarah Ahiers20 February 2013 at 17:22

    Aww! What a pretty park! I live next door to a park, but it's just a giant field with a pond. And a stupid baseball diamond. Good for flying kites, i guess

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  34. Rosemary Gemmell21 February 2013 at 12:33

    Lovely photos, Talli - and a great day out for you and the little one!

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  35. Heather21 February 2013 at 17:54

    Walking is always good at renewing my writing muse, so in a way they go hand in hand. I had to stop by and say that I saw your new website and LOVE it!

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  36. Laura21 February 2013 at 18:50

    Looks like a lovely spot - and what gorgeous weather!

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  37. Anonymous22 February 2013 at 11:41

    It is beautiful indeed. An escape is vital, especially with a new baby and those cherub cheeks!

    CJ x

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  38. Karen Lange22 February 2013 at 15:53

    Lovely! I can see why you like it. :-) Have a great weekend!

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  39. Sharon K. Mayhew22 February 2013 at 23:57

    Thanks for sharing, Talli! The photos are wonderful. :)

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    Looks like you're being infested with spammers, Talli...

    The heron's thinking, "What are you people doing in my garden?"

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    Gorgeous! I hadn't seen a heron in London before - must keep a sharper lookout next time!

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