1. The huge gate in the deer fence is off its hinges and leaning against the post. I struggle to open it enough to squeeze through the gap, feeling as if I shouldn't be doing this. This odd feeling is magnified by the darkness in the woods -- now that the leaves are out in full, it's very dark and deep and things that I can't see rustle on either side of the path. The wood feels very wild and ancient.
2. Cresting the witch's tower hill and seeing great drifts of pink and purple rhododenrons.
3. A compilation CD intriguingly labelled: 'Clare's compilation of American indie, prog rock, literate songwriters etc' -- in exchange I'm going to make a pair of portraits just as soon as I am given the photographs. I like working in exchange for stuff because it's intriguing finding out what people can do and what value they place on an hour, my idea of a good colour combinations and my thoughts on what bits of their faces are important.
My beautiful things from my stay in London:
ReplyDelete1. The way the sun suddenly relaxes everyone - you see office workers sunbathing all over the London parks, mingling with the tourists in a jolly holiday atmosphere.
2. Lying on the grass in St James' Park, eating sushi bought from the Japan Centre near Piccadilly Circus.
3. An unexpected invitation, from my cousin, to the Stella Artois Tennis Championship at Queens Tennis Club. We heard Henman beat Agassi on the court next to us (we didn't have Centre Court tickets). And Todd Martin walked past us as we searched for the beer tent.
4. Spending quality time with a friend I've known for 2 decades but don't get to see as much of as I'd like.
Louise XX
Being away for a very long weekend and missing several world cup games. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWell done Katie!
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