Some young local women.
Some young local women.
0 2023/05/21 19:18:45
Another local young woman.
Another local young woman.
0 2023/05/21 19:19:25
A mural done by a local young woman. Has Banksy done any murals in mMntreal?
A mural done by a local young woman. Has Banksy done any murals in mMntreal?
0 2023/05/21 19:20:13
A pair of fellow visitors.
A pair of fellow visitors.
0 2023/05/21 19:21:24
Consider shopping at Tamey Lau's 'Dragon Flowers' shop on Bernard east near the Rialto theatre. She not only sells top-quality flower arrangements but her collection of (for sale) hanging Victorian-topped birdcages are among the motifs identified with urban Montreal culture.
Consider shopping at Tamey Lau's 'Dragon Flowers' shop on Bernard east near the Rialto theatre. She not only sells top-quality flower arrangements but her collection of (for sale) hanging Victorian-topped birdcages are among the motifs identified with urban Montreal culture.
0 2023/05/21 19:21:58
We shopped there twice.
We shopped there twice.
0 2023/05/21 19:24:52
It seems that 11% of all Montrealers cycle to work.
It seems that 11% of all Montrealers cycle to work.
0 2023/05/21 19:34:49
This is said foto---who is she? Any ideas? Outside chance that it may've actually been our landlady--we spoke but never met. I am done. the mystery
This is said foto---who is she? Any ideas? Outside chance that it may've actually been our landlady--we spoke but never met. I am done. the mystery
0 2023/06/08 08:30:27
We boarded in Toronto, full of advice from our London-born neighbour: "You two won't recognize it. Been plenty of changes since you've been." We eventually loomed into London, unawares of the remarkable aerial view that awaited. Our flight was part of the 70% that use the Eastern approach.
We boarded in Toronto, full of advice from our London-born neighbour: "You two won't recognize it. Been plenty of changes since you've been." We eventually loomed into London, unawares of the remarkable aerial view that awaited. Our flight was part of the 70% that use the Eastern approach.
0 2023/06/18 13:32:09
Scattered across both sides of the Thames (in no particular order), that unexpected birds-eye view of the London skyline revealed: Canary Wharf docklands; the Shard, the Gherkin/Leadenhall (cheese grater), the Tower of London; City Hall, various bridges inc. Tower and London; HMS Fodoria; the London Eye; the Walkie Talkie plus a sizable chunk of East London and more.
Scattered across both sides of the Thames (in no particular order), that unexpected birds-eye view of the London skyline revealed: Canary Wharf docklands; the Shard, the Gherkin/Leadenhall (cheese grater), the Tower of London; City Hall, various bridges inc. Tower and London; HMS Fodoria; the London Eye; the Walkie Talkie plus a sizable chunk of East London and more.
0 2023/06/18 13:33:53
Mayfair, don't you know.
Mayfair, don't you know.
0 2023/06/18 13:47:42
An exotic tree at Hampstead Heath's little sister, Golder's Green. Pretty sure that this was a Tibetan cherry tree.
An exotic tree at Hampstead Heath's little sister, Golder's Green. Pretty sure that this was a Tibetan cherry tree.
0 2023/06/18 13:48:10
Andre is a vendor at the Herne Hill Farmers Market. A man playing the nearby Public Piano was just then doing a lovely version of the Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers'. Many sang along. That brought tears to my eyes. 'Once there was a way...'
Andre is a vendor at the Herne Hill Farmers Market. A man playing the nearby Public Piano was just then doing a lovely version of the Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers'. Many sang along. That brought tears to my eyes. 'Once there was a way...'
0 2023/06/18 13:49:40
The future of England. She is cavorting in the fountains of Somerset House. We visited its Courtald gallery days prior to an incident wherein young eco-protestors glued themselves to the Van Gogh. By the way, a clueless young Brazilian tourist came this close to crashing into us as she did cartwheels for her boyfriend's camera lens. Also, a wealthy Brahmin lady frowned at the results after I agreed to her request that we take a few shots of her posing by the dancing waters. Sorry, your highness.
The future of England. She is cavorting in the fountains of Somerset House. We visited its Courtald gallery days prior to an incident wherein young eco-protestors glued themselves to the Van Gogh. By the way, a clueless young Brazilian tourist came this close to crashing into us as she did cartwheels for her boyfriend's camera lens. Also, a wealthy Brahmin lady frowned at the results after I agreed to her request that we take a few shots of her posing by the dancing waters. Sorry, your highness.
0 2023/06/18 13:52:40
The past of England. HRM (without any eye contact): "So you're the new addition to my bodyguard. A Canadian they tell me, is that so?" Me: "Yes maam." HRM (calmly): "Well you're off to a bad start, I must say." Me (alarmed): "Oh no. H-howz that maam?" HRM: (between clenched teeth): "You're stepping on my foot!"
The past of England. HRM (without any eye contact): "So you're the new addition to my bodyguard. A Canadian they tell me, is that so?" Me: "Yes maam." HRM (calmly): "Well you're off to a bad start, I must say." Me (alarmed): "Oh no. H-howz that maam?" HRM: (between clenched teeth): "You're stepping on my foot!"
0 2023/06/18 13:53:39
The Zetter Townhouse.
The Zetter Townhouse.
0 2023/06/18 13:58:07
Exotic fruit in Brixton.
Exotic fruit in Brixton.
0 2023/06/18 13:58:31
The 'thee-a-tawh.'
The 'thee-a-tawh.'
0 2023/06/18 13:59:03
Pretty flower at Kew Gardens.
Pretty flower at Kew Gardens.
0 2023/06/18 13:59:41
Oi Gov', its the Posties innit! The Jago was once one of London's most notorious impoverished neighbourhoods. Such irony: its old location is not far from The City, the business hub of downtown London that is now the richest real estate on the planet.
Oi Gov', its the Posties innit! The Jago was once one of London's most notorious impoverished neighbourhoods. Such irony: its old location is not far from The City, the business hub of downtown London that is now the richest real estate on the planet.
0 2023/06/18 14:00:22
Needs no intro. At the base, we witnessed 'The Purple Primper'. That was the nickname that Mrs Z and I later gave to the young tourist woman who posed for an endless series of Insta photos. It was wince-worthy: duck lips, hands on hips plus every other pose that one could think of. Her lack of regard for those trying to pass on the sidewalk was remarkable.
Needs no intro. At the base, we witnessed 'The Purple Primper'. That was the nickname that Mrs Z and I later gave to the young tourist woman who posed for an endless series of Insta photos. It was wince-worthy: duck lips, hands on hips plus every other pose that one could think of. Her lack of regard for those trying to pass on the sidewalk was remarkable.
0 2023/06/18 14:03:43
Smithfield market: site of the death of a beloved local firemen who'd just done extra heroic duty during the Blitz. As well, the site of a rather impatient photographer who tried to shoo us lesser-thans away.
Smithfield market: site of the death of a beloved local firemen who'd just done extra heroic duty during the Blitz. As well, the site of a rather impatient photographer who tried to shoo us lesser-thans away.
0 2023/06/18 14:09:59
Leadenhall Market, aka Diagon Alley for 'arry Potter fans like my wife.
Leadenhall Market, aka Diagon Alley for 'arry Potter fans like my wife.
0 2023/06/18 14:12:56
Right! I'm the award-winning old goat at Spitalfields City Farm. Oi mates, can you believe it?! Now they make ice cream for bleedin' DOGS!!
Right! I'm the award-winning old goat at Spitalfields City Farm. Oi mates, can you believe it?! Now they make ice cream for bleedin' DOGS!!
0 2023/06/18 14:18:29
An old Bedford truck near 10 Downing plus St. James Park.
An old Bedford truck near 10 Downing plus St. James Park.
0 2023/06/18 14:19:33
Sir John Soanes Museum.
Sir John Soanes Museum.
0 2023/06/18 14:20:33
The Shard. Completed in 2013, this mixed-use tower is the highest viewing gallery in London. At 1016 feet, visitors may view a wide range of the city.
The Shard. Completed in 2013, this mixed-use tower is the highest viewing gallery in London. At 1016 feet, visitors may view a wide range of the city.
0 2023/06/18 14:21:19
Hampstead Flask Walk got style.
Hampstead Flask Walk got style.
0 2023/06/18 14:30:29
Little darling at a wedding. An outdoor chess tournament had also commenced there by St. Johns Gate.
Little darling at a wedding. An outdoor chess tournament had also commenced there by St. Johns Gate.
0 2023/06/18 14:31:00
Plotting the overthrow of Boris (Richmond). The pub shown in Ted Lasso can be seen with the red awning. Btw, only the gatehouse remains of the palace where Henri VIII once spent his adolescence. Sir Attenborough lives close by.
Plotting the overthrow of Boris (Richmond). The pub shown in Ted Lasso can be seen with the red awning. Btw, only the gatehouse remains of the palace where Henri VIII once spent his adolescence. Sir Attenborough lives close by.
0 2023/06/18 14:32:24
One must sign up ahead to be part of a tour through the historic Dennis Severs House (no 'dustbin lids'...err kids). The building is his imagined portrayal of Huguenot family life, an intimate visit wherein talking is discouraged. After experiencing the several levels and their associated sound effects, visitors may buy beeswax candles and extra-looooong matches.
One must sign up ahead to be part of a tour through the historic Dennis Severs House (no 'dustbin lids'...err kids). The building is his imagined portrayal of Huguenot family life, an intimate visit wherein talking is discouraged. After experiencing the several levels and their associated sound effects, visitors may buy beeswax candles and extra-looooong matches.
0 2023/06/18 14:37:08
Lovely Josie is the owner of 'Greedy Goat', a fixture at the Borough market ('Burra'). Her range of goat-milk ice cream flavors and her friendly service made our day.
Lovely Josie is the owner of 'Greedy Goat', a fixture at the Borough market ('Burra'). Her range of goat-milk ice cream flavors and her friendly service made our day.
0 2023/06/18 14:48:28
0 2023/06/18 14:51:29
This pair of assertive young ladies insisted that I take their photo! Their Brick Lane neighbourhood reminded us of Brooklyn or maybe our own Leslieville--a contentious gentrification central.
This pair of assertive young ladies insisted that I take their photo! Their Brick Lane neighbourhood reminded us of Brooklyn or maybe our own Leslieville--a contentious gentrification central.
0 2023/06/18 14:53:32
A pair of bumbling Canuck travelers in Brixton.
A pair of bumbling Canuck travelers in Brixton.
0 2023/06/18 14:55:23
Good advice above. We used Bus #11 a lot in London (get it? stick legs).
Good advice above. We used Bus #11 a lot in London (get it? stick legs).
0 2023/06/18 14:56:10
A couple of somber reminders. Count your blessings if you live in a fortunate place.
A couple of somber reminders. Count your blessings if you live in a fortunate place.
0 2023/06/18 14:57:07
0 2023/06/18 14:57:56
Gotta love the Brit sense of humour.
Gotta love the Brit sense of humour.
0 2023/06/18 14:58:18
Check out the slogan on the far right blue socks.
Check out the slogan on the far right blue socks.
0 2023/06/18 14:59:11
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