Urban Walk
Sunday 17th May 2020
I went for a long urban walk this morning by myself, now that time spent outdoors exercising is unrestricted (ridiculous that it ever was). Was roughly aiming for Highgate Wood, but actually just went to neighbouring Queen's Wood instead. On the way back discovered the Southampton Arms had reopened for takeaway, which made my day.
London May 2020
John's Pictures

10:45:29
Roses in our front garden.

10:51:28
Nice bit of floral interest beside this street sign.

10:54:09
the view from Dartmouth Park Hill.

11:04:04
More floral interest along a wall, I think this is alongside Waterlow Park.

11:04:09
I was trying to take a picture of a bee here but it isn't quite in focus.

11:04:11

11:05:10
This is something like a monastery I think.

11:06:09

11:07:44

11:08:43
I think another part of the extended grounds of the monastery type thing.

11:11:13
Some nice streets here on the edge of Highgate.

11:17:54
Vines creeping up the side of a house.

11:18:07
The entrance to the Parkland Walk.

11:19:08
A followed a section of the Parkland Walk which would be quite pleasant were it not for all the bloody joggers.

11:20:58

11:25:11
Followed a short stretch of the Capital Ring on my walk.

11:30:32
Nice old sign leading into Queen's Wood.

11:31:59
In Queen's Wood.

11:33:25

11:36:37
Squirrel.

11:37:33

11:39:25

11:58:39
En route to Highgate Village now. I assume the upper floors of the houses on this stretch of road must have nice views over London.

12:03:33
The square in Highgate Village.

12:04:55

12:05:23
I had this little daydream that the Flask might be open for takeaway, puveying flagons of foaming ale to be carried to the Heath for consumption. This was (sort of) how the pub got its name originally (albeit the flasks were for water, not foaming ale).

12:05:51
Alas it was completely closed.

12:06:24

12:07:05

12:11:50
From the Flask I wended my way back towards home.

12:12:56

12:17:18
Betjeman lived here apparently.

12:31:47
After my earlier disappointment at the Flask I was delighted to discover the Southampton Arms was now offering takeaway!

12:32:53

12:42:33
The roses at the corner of College Lane looking particularly lovely now.

12:42:35
Errr I assume this was taken by accident?

12:57:18
Back at home, with my flagon of cider from the Southampton Arms.

13:18:26
Orange blossom, a bit out of focus.

13:50:28
Erika with some Mentos.

15:17:12
Playing vets with Erika.

15:57:33
Went out for a second walk later with Erika - because that's allowed now - just around the block.

16:12:22

16:23:13
Rose in our front garden.

17:36:50
Erika's "Fingerlings" arrived.

22:54:57
Later on in the evening I set up my candle lanterns again in the garden.

22:55:03

22:56:48
I rather like this effect.