Memorable Moments of British Trip
Sitting back as the train glided into Penzance. Outside were
views of the coast and rain on the paddocks thick with grass. Inside I listened
to KD Lang. She sang Hallelujah and I was transported...
Visiting the Tremenheer Sculpture Gardens near
Penzance. Stunning gardens. Down every path, behind every flourishing
plant was another interesting sculpture.
Hyde Park in the middle of London. Females exercised their
horses while wearing traditional gymkhana caps.
Park run with Ronan. The format the same as Hobart. The
number of people was increased. The course was alongside the Thames and two
laps of a park. Ronan was fantastic. The perfect host.
Sunday roast lunch in Leicestor. The menu was either roast
lamb, roast turkey, roast beef or roast ham. Plus Yorkshire puddings, gravy in
a boat, stuffing, roast and steamed vegetables and a variety of jellies in
little jars. The amount of food would have fed one of the homeless beggars for
a week. Perhaps not the beggar we saw talking on her phone or the one
dunking her chips into tomato sauce.
The main street in Edinburgh. On one side a few boring shops.
The other side revealed a public garden and an absolutely priceless view of
Edinburgh Castle. Has to be one of the best views anywhere in this world.
The Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh. Perfect grass
with beds of flowers from around the world. Impossible to describe
gardens of such quality. They have taken gardens to a new level. If you
have the opportunity go there.
Entering a curio shop in Edinburgh which was selling tartan
scarves, caps and kilts. Also shortbread and whiskey glasses. Not very exciting
and then the lady said, “I have to pop next door. Can you mind the shop?"
I was in charge. A very special moment especially when some tourists came in.
The train from Edinburgh to London. The guy next to us
was telling us about an exciting act he had just seen at the Festival. She came
from Tasmania and she talked about her upbringing in NW Tasmania. Hannah Gadsby
got a lot of laughs. Probably more than she would have got in Wynard.
Another park run at Fulham Palace. By the Thames
(nearer the sea) and by a palace. Multiple laps. Nearly 400 finishers.
Some photos taken by the chief organiser. Mixing with the locals.
Crossing the road in central London without the usual waiting,
near misses, rage and increase in blood pressure which I would count as a
highlight. I think I managed it once but I can't be sure.