Because We Can

We decided to do something a little different today, take the tube out to Hammersmith and walk on one of the Thames walking trails. Saw this awesome looking building on our way from Hammersmith station down to the Thames. The bonus is the chimney pots, so it looks like a two-for-one photo. Hammersmith bridge over the Thames built in the 19th century. It is a suspension bridge that uses wrought iron bars linked together rather than the modern system of cables. Currently it's closed to vehicular traffic due to cracks in its pedestals. Considering its age, it was built in 1887, those cracks are probably very well earned. It's an interesting bridge. Think of Google as your friend. A close-up of the links. The Thames is a tidal river and it changes significantly when the tide is out. The water is very smooth here and the shore is lined with rowing clubs which were out in abundance today. Linda really like this photo which sh...

The London sky was alive with contrails today. Morning found us back at a familiar haunt. If you were to ask us we would both confess we are getting a little worn out now in our sixth week of travel. But with it being Friday and there not being any matinees we decided to relax a bit, not leave so early and spend some leisurely time visiting a place we haven't been to before. Every embassy flies its flag and this area of London between Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square has embassies in abundance. Brazil's embassy with its flag proudly flying. You know how wherever you travel in the world there are people that have a maple leaf flag pin stuck to their clothing, hat, bag, and who knows what all else. It's that country that has the maple leaf flag. Obviously the fact that the maple leaf flag is really important to the citizens of that country up north, it's also really important in terms of their embassy to make sure that everyone does exactly who ...