Yesterday, apart from my “quick dash” for coffee, we stayed at home because the heat dissuaded us from venturing out.

Today, Tigger went to work… on the settee. In other words, she was, to use the modern acronym, “WFH”, working from home.

This kept her occupied until 5pm and then we decided it was high time we went for a walk.

Jusaka

We started by going to Jusaka for coffee. As it was late, they were closing up when we arrived but kindly allowed us to drink our coffee on the premises while they were cleaning up.

Chadwell Street

When we emerged to continue our walk, the sun was already low, casting an evening atmosphere over the scene. I took a few photos as we went and though there is nothing here that I have not already shown you before, I am posting them for for my own pleasure at least.

Myddelton Square

We walked along Chadwell Street and into Myddelton Square. There were not many people in the central gardens but the children’s playground was pretty busy. The excited shouts of children were mingled with the calls of parakeets in the trees.

Flushed with success?

Parked in the Square we spotted this plumber’s van. Nothing remarkable about that but note the licence plate: FLU 55H. How long did the owner have to wait for that combination to become available, I wonder?

Cat takes the air

I have already photographed the cats that live in this house and we always look out for them whenever we pass this way. Today, only one was visible, taking the air at the open window. S/he didn’t react to us in any overt way but maintained a lordly detachment as this pair always do.

Looking past the church to River Street

You might be able to make out my “curly tree” despite the evening shadows. It’s so quiet here now that a group of pigeons are calmly prospecting for food in the road.

Claremont Square

This is a view along one of the sides of Claremont Square, in the direction of the setting sun. It looks very quiet and peaceful, enough to make you forget for a moment the changes to the world brought by the pandemic.

Pentonville Road

Pentonville Road was busy as it usually is at this time on a weekday. The buildings on the other side of the crossing are lit by the evening sun.

According to weather forecasts, the heatwave will start to subside from tomorrow. I for one hope they are right. Much as I dislike winter cold, I would welcome some cooler weather now.