November and finally we're settling into home in Staines. Out for some Autumn walks this last week. The first I took by myself using an app Alltrails. Good one.
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| Llamas Lakes walk |
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| Entry point to Llama's Lakes walk |
And I continued on to Staines along the riverside.
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| The Swan pub (another one - I wonder how many there are in the UK) |
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| Its art Innit? |
Living near Staines, I have become aware that the town had more than its share of ridicule in the form of comedian, rapper Ali G. During the early 2000's Ali's yellow tracksuit cast a long shadow over Staines. According to Ali G, the most important landmark in Staines was a branch of KFC. In 2012 Staines rebranded and became Staines-Upon-Thames to shake off the Ali G link.
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| A 3 hour walk around Wraysbury Lakes and area |
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| Dog friendly gate |
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| A peaceful green space then you remember you are near Heathrow, the London M25 motorway and train track |
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| Our walk eventuated by trial and error - here we try to figure out how we will make it home with the M25 in our path |
And at home, Charlie is waiting for us with mad energy. Here, he tackles around inside a plastic bag from Roetgerink, Mam's favourite store.
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| Roetgerink Cat |
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| Where shall I head off to today? |
November 9, yesterday I walked to Staines and was waiting on the station platform when I saw a trainspotter with his camera at the ready. I was a bit puzzled he would be waiting for a shot of the humble 1:23 South Western train to London Waterloo. Then a beautifully restored train came tootling through. A very nice sight (although I didn't get my camera out in time so thanks to google for this image).
Belmond British Pullman is a private luxury train service consisting of restored trains from 1920-1950's. I saw the lucky diners sipping their champagne and enjoying their 5 course meal from fine dining cutlery and crockery. What a treat.
News from home is always nice. Here is Shani with one of her pet rescue goats, Harry.
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| Cuties |
Our niece Tinka, took a school trip to Rome where the best thing was... icecream!
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| Copyright Tinka Brinkman - great shot girls' |
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| Out and about Staines - Thames from Staines bridge |
