Just time for a brisk walk!
You know, already, where this is!
So much about London is iconic, isn’t it? This time last week, I was whirling along the city streets! I still have a canal walk to share with you, but today I’m saying goodbye for a while.
Talking of iconic!
How blue is that sky?
Under Blackfriar’s Bridge next. I hadn’t walked this part in a long time so it felt new to me, though some of it’s very old. I love the contrast.
Sleekly modern London in the making
Who can fail to love this bridge?
Yes, Meg, I know I’m going to be teased mercilessly about rivers and bridges, but how can I not show you London’s finest, in the short time that I have?
St. Paul’s, across the Millenium Bridge
Can you tell that I’m just a little in love with our capital city? I had a fine weekend, but it’s back to the peaceful life for me. Early tomorrow morning I fly to the Algarve, hoping to find more blue skies. I’ll probably struggle to reply to many of you today, but hopefully I’ll make it up to you when I’m back.
Don’t forget the 6Friends Theory competition, will you? You never know what could happen. And, of course, visit Cate at Show My Face to share your week. I hope it was a good one.
Really beautiful series, Jo. You have such a good eye!
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Thanks a lot, Naomi 🙂 When the sky is bright blue it’s so easy to make the world sparkle. Hope all’s well with you?
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Hi Jo, I have been out of touch–just got back from a writing retreat and it was an eye opener to be without wifi for so long! But all is well, thank you! Glad to be back and find spring flowers all in bloom. Wishing you a delightful spring!
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Ah, London – a very interesting and vibrant city. I enjoyed my walks around when I visited. I found London Eye to be really big. Big Ben on the other hand was not as big as I expected – a sentiment I have heard from another tourist.
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I love the feeling of it 🙂 I have since I first set eyes on it as a dreamy 18 year old.
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Hello! I greet and invite you to watch the new winter photos on my blog.
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Hi Marko! Nice to hear from you 🙂 I’m just back so I’ll be there soon.
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What a beautiful day in London! When i lived there for about eight months I don’t think I ever had such a nice day hehe
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Oh, but you were unlucky! Even Hartlepool has sparkly bright days 🙂 🙂
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Oh, we have lots of bridges here in my country. But they’re very humble and not as grand as those in your photos.
It is always nice to see photos of a side of the world that’s different from where I live 🙂 Thanks for sharing the pics, Jo.
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There are all kinds of places in this world of ours, aren’t there? And aren’t we lucky to be able to share them? 🙂 Thank you for visiting.
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Those beautiful London skies indeed Jo, and I’m sure you are basking in the sunshine and blue skies in your beautiful Portugal. I miss you, seems ages! At long last, I have done my walk through Lewes for you, which I hope you enjoy upon your return, here’s the link: http://sherrimatthewsblog.com/2015/02/12/virginia-woolfs-round-house-and-lewes-priory/
See you soon 🙂
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Phew! I’ll have to pull out all the stops to get a walk out for tomorrow, Sherri 🙂 I’ve just downloaded my Algarve photos having been back for long enough to cook a meal, do one load of James’ washing and talk to my daughter. (whose wedding anniversary and birthday it was while I was away) I’ll put your link in now and read it properly as soon as I’ve cobbled mine together. 🙂
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I don’t know how you do it Jo, you are amazing 🙂
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What a great photo of the London Eye! I’m so pleased it’s getting warmer as I’ve been missing long walks
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Hi Suze 🙂 Many thanks for joining me. It’ll take me a few days to catch up with everything but I look forward to visiting you.
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I loved London when I visited what seems like a lifetime ago…who knows…maybe one day
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Wonderful to hear from you Jo. I´m briefly visiting an interet cafe in Tavira. Take care 🙂
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Such a treat to view London on a sunny day. Your walk and beautiful photographs left me breathless! 🙂
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It´s a little breezy here in the Algarve, Elisa, but otherwise beautiful 🙂
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Wonderful post Jo! You have now reminded me how much I used to love London! 🙂 A return is long overdue.
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I hadn’t planned this visit, Madhu, so it was an extra treat 🙂
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London, just the name alone makes me jealous already. I like the cityscape pic.
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It’s a fine city, Rommel. I’m currently hiding out in the Algarve. Different but equal in excitement. 🙂
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Great photography once again Jo
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Thanks so much, Jake. I will have so much catching up to do when I get back from the Algarve.
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Ah!!!! Lovely London, thank you for taking us for this walk Jo. Safe travels and look forward to following you to the Algarve.
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I’ve dipped into an internet cafe for half hour, Pauline. Will catch up with you when I’m home.
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Enjoy your time over there Jo, look forward to hearing all about it when you get back
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Love that blue sky! You have so many fantastic sights to see! The Millenium Bridge is spectacular. We have a rather new ferris wheel in Seattle. (They call it the Big Wheel.) I haven’t tried it yet. Maybe next summer.
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It’s a fabulous city, Nicki 🙂
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That view of Saint Paul’s from Millennium Bridge is one of the best in London!
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I agree! 🙂
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london is one of my favorite cities! yes, it is iconic! great captures, Jo! 🙂
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Glad you like it xx
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Very blue! (in answer to your question about the sky). Lovely scenes, well captured by you. Enjoy your time in Portugal. 😉
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Thanks. I’m here xx
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I ❤ walking down the south bank too, Jo. Rivers and bridges are my obsession!
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They’re a nice obsession to have, Kan 🙂
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alcune immagini di Londra la fanno lontana, come una capitale aliena, sembra quasi irreale a volte disabitata…mi è molto piaciuto questo viaggio…ti invidio per l’Algarve, uffi, per ora devo lavoare ma non mi perderò qualche week nei dintirni
baci, baci
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I always love returning to the city, Ventis. When I was young and starry eyed it was my first love. But you know where my heart lies now 🙂
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