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Erika having the Japanese breakfast I made for us in the morning.10:32:33
On the boat - which we only just made in time - as it leaves Westminster pier.10:33:00
I nevr get tired of the sight of the Houses of Parliament.10:33:30
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Vuaxhall Bridge. I don't think I've actually been West of Millbank on a boat before.10:43:12
Tyburn House, where the river Tyburn flows into the Thames.10:45:02
Dolphin Square ahoy!10:45:15
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Somewhere around Chelsea / Battersea.10:53:00
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I liked the colour of this boat.10:56:07
Albert Bridge.10:56:12
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Chelsea House Boats.11:00:59
Chie and Erika on the boat.11:01:12
Lots Road Power Station.11:02:10
St. Margaret's Church in Battersea.
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Erika having an early lunch on the boat.11:32:13
The Harrods depot in Hammersmith.11:33:12
Hammersmith Bridge.11:33:20
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Going under Hammersmith Bridge.11:34:57
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Erika in the cabin.11:36:50
The Dove in Hammersmith. One of my favourite pubs.
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The Dove closer up.11:38:43
Erika looking out of the window.12:05:23
The Bulls Head. I had a vague feeling I've been here.12:05:34
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Arriving at Kew Pier.12:09:35
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In Kew Gardens.13:19:21
Chie was quite cold, so after a quick lunch we headed straight to one of the conservatories.13:19:28
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Turtles.13:24:57
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Erika admiring the foliage.13:27:58
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Bananas!13:29:26
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Orchids.13:32:44
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Chie looking glamorous.
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Waterfall.13:37:34
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A lizard!
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Rolling about on the grass.13:53:43
Our feet.13:55:14
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Erika and some daisies.
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A rockery.14:03:22
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Another glasshouse.14:12:02
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Up on the balcony.14:19:21
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On the treetop canopy walkway. It was a bit wobbly!14:54:35
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Erika didn't seem particularly concerned.15:07:41
Bluebells.15:10:45
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Afternoon tea, Erika having some water.15:25:54
...and Erika wolfing down some cake.15:30:00
I love this picture.16:06:34
The famous pagoda.
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Chie, Erika and the pagoda.16:09:04
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The Japanese gate.
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The Zen garden.16:16:31
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Please do not walk on the gravel.