Our London Digs

Postmarked Wednesday, October 12th, 2005
Topic: London (161 words, 10 images, 3 comments)

Our flat is located in Rotherhithe, a very residential, quiet London enclave south of the Thames and directly across from Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs (London's newest skyscraper-filled Wall Street-type district).

Our complex is located adjacent to the Hilton Docklands Hotel, where a hotel ferry crosses the Thames River every 15 minutes. It's such a fun and easy trip to make that I try to find excuses to take the ferry a couple of times a month. In fact, there was one instance where John was at home and was able to capture me through his super-zoom lens from the balcony while I crossed over in the ferry (he even captured a RAINBOW, to boot)!

Other photos in this series show us cleaning the place up during the first week we moved in, and a fantastic race that brought dozens of different crew boats, kayaks and row boats to our doorstep one lazy Sunday afternoon.

John dusting in the kitchen. Our secret weapons... Self-portrait while cleaning. View of Canary Wharf from the living room and balcony!
View of Canary Wharf at dusk. Can you spot me on the right side? John did! Here's a closer look... And the rainbow behind it all.
Gorgeous afternoon, marked by the passing of numerous boats for the Annual Great River Race. An unbelievable scene!    

Reader Comments

1.

Comment from Big John

Hi Mar! Love your blog and blogging. Have you posted the 12 slides of the race you described? I couldn't find them.

Thanks so much for describing aspects of your place/location/view/life in London. LJ's blog is all about his toys, just what you would expect from a man.

On the pics in and from your apartment, when I click on the thumbnails, I get a screen that looks like it was ready for the full size version but doesn't in fact show it. There is just a mottled white background. You might have your blogmaster do some repairs while it is still under warranty.

We miss you guys a bunch.

Love,

BJ

2.

Comment from jensie

All I can say is WOW!!! You guys have such an amazing view!!! Is there a guest room in that flat of yours?!?

3.

Comment from Scoot

Mar-

LOVE the website and the photos; what a great idea for all of your loyal fans to keep track of you!

Mck CSSA retreat in Lake George at the Sagamore Lodge for 3 days! Its going to be awesome. Wives/Sig. others can go and Stacey's going with me. Will report in next week.

Scoot

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