A lovely wrought iron grate on an old door on the Canongate.
Sunday 26 October 2008
Wee jaunt up to the Camera Obscura
This afternoon, Magnus and I decided to take a walk up the Royal Mile and put our free visitor attraction passes to good use by going to the Camera Obscura. It was really worth the visit. The camera itself is quite cool, and I also really enjoyed the fun hands-on exhibition.
Sunday 21 September 2008
Walk in the Park
Tuesday 8 July 2008
Chillin' at the Farm
There is no place more peaceful than my parent's farm. The horses are gone, the pasture is grown over, and the day they sell it is getting closer. This might be the last holiday we spend here, which makes it even more beautiful to me.
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Charles and Camilla move in next door
Every year around this time, our neighbourhood is graced with the presence of its most famous residents, the Royal Family. Strangely, we have been present every year for the past three years when the helicopter has landed in the park behind our flat, and have managed photos on two occasions.
It's all very exciting. First, a hoard of police arrive in a van. Then, they go around telling all the kite fliers to take in their kites. Then they form a square at the corner of the park through which no one is allowed to walk. This involves much waving of arms and pointing at Japanese tourists and dog walkers. This is the point at which I arrived today. I knew what was about to happen, and my first thought was 'Sweet, some awesome photos for my 365 tonight!' So I plopped myself down on the grass to enjoy the sunshine for awhile. About 15 minutes later, the gates of the Palace open, a helicopter emblazoned HRH lands inside the square of policemen and a bunch of people get out and rush into the Palace. This year I was close enough to actually get a couple of photos of HRH in a kilt.
It's all very exciting. First, a hoard of police arrive in a van. Then, they go around telling all the kite fliers to take in their kites. Then they form a square at the corner of the park through which no one is allowed to walk. This involves much waving of arms and pointing at Japanese tourists and dog walkers. This is the point at which I arrived today. I knew what was about to happen, and my first thought was 'Sweet, some awesome photos for my 365 tonight!' So I plopped myself down on the grass to enjoy the sunshine for awhile. About 15 minutes later, the gates of the Palace open, a helicopter emblazoned HRH lands inside the square of policemen and a bunch of people get out and rush into the Palace. This year I was close enough to actually get a couple of photos of HRH in a kilt.
Saturday 24 May 2008
London: 15 - 19 May
Last weekend, Magnus and I went to London to visit some of our friends. We stayed with Pete and Melanie in their new house in Colliers Wood. They were absolutely brilliant hosts, and we had such a nice time. We had a BBQ on Saturday - Zach and Annalisa, Habba, Ali, and their little girl Emma, and a couple of friends of Zach and Anna all came.
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Walk in the park this evening.
Sunday 11 May 2008
Girlie Lunch at Sally's
Today, Sally hosted a lovely girlie lunch for myself, Giordana, Kiki, and Kiki's lovely kids. Sally made some unbelievable carrot orange soup, a huge salad, a wonderful loaf of bread, and some absolutely amazing scones. A wonderful tummy-filling time was had by all.
I love Sally's flat - she has it done up so nicely. These are her spice jars on the open shelves in the kitchen.
I love Sally's flat - she has it done up so nicely. These are her spice jars on the open shelves in the kitchen.
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