Tigger was out early this morning and during her walk spotted an urban fox.

Urban fox

She managed to grab this photo before he disappeared. He doesn’t seem to be in very good condition, poor thing.

We decided that as it was a warm and sunny day, it would be pleasant to buy coffee and food at Myddelton’s deli and to eat our lunch in Percy Circus, one of our favourite places.

Claremont Square

The above shows a familiar view of Claremont Square with St Mark’s Church in the distance. We made our way through here on the way to the deli.

Claremont Square reservoir

We noticed that the grass on the reservoir had been cut but only in places. Was this so as to leave unharmed the areas where flowers are growing?

The Curvaceous Tree

I went to take a look at my Curvaceous Tree and saw that it was beginning to dress itself in summer green, like its neighbours.

Lemon tree

In a basement area, we spotted this lemon tree growing in a pot. The lemons are quite large. As one who has tried – unsuccessfully – to grow plants from orange, lemon and grapefruit pips, I found them impressive. I wonder whether they bought the lemon tree already mature or whether they grew it from seed. No way to know.

Someone’s watching us…
Photo by Tigger

Tigger noticed that someone was watching us carefully from behind a window! I suppose we are rather suspicious characters, going around taking photos of everything.

Abandoned scooter

As we went round Myddelton Square, we came upon this child’s scooter, apparently abandoned and available to anyone who wants it. It’s strange how many I see in the streets. It must be the toy most often dumped in this manner.

Myddelton Square Gardens

We passed by Myddelton Square Gardens, looking very charming in the sunshine. There were surprisingly few people for such a pleasant day.

Fiery bush

This fiery bush was poking through the railings as if to escape and set fire to the rest of the world.

Goodies on sale in Myddelton’s
Photo by Tigger

We had to queue for a while at Myddelton’s while other shoppers carried out their transactions. Then it was our turn and we could consult the glass-fronted display of food. We choose a baguette loaded with vegetarian French cheese and vegetables with Portuguese custard tarts to follow. The baguette was toasted and cut in two for us.

I carried the coffee and Tigger the food, and we hurried off down the hill to Percy Circus.

Percy Circus

We found a bench in Percy Circus and consumed our lunch while enjoying the quiet, calm environment.

Percy Circus

It is a rather lovely place and it’s surprising how few people come here, though that, of course, is to our advantage.

Bright flowers

We returned by taking the path through Bevin Court. I photographed this group of flowers in a previous post but it was still beautiful so I photographed it again!

Sun shining through blossom

The path through Bevin Court has grass and trees, including this pretty one currently covered in blossom. I photographed it with the sun shining through it.

A meadow

This grassy area was covered in flowers previously and has been left to grow like a meadow. I hope this has been done on purpose for the benefit of wildlife.

Cruikshank Street

We climbed the slope of Cruikshank Street.

Amwell Street in sunshine

We crossed the top end of Amwell Street. From here, we were soon home.

While our baguette was being toasted, we waited outside the shop, sitting at one of the tables. Tigger took a sneaky photo of me. Here it is:

You know who
Photo by Tigger