The day was cloudy-sunny but quite warm.

Baron Street

The surprise came when we stepped outside and found it was raining! We debated whether to fetch raincoats but decided bravely (or recklessly) to continue as we were. In the event, it was just a brief shower and soon passed.

Umbrellas in the Farmers’ Market

As usual I took a photo of the Farmers’ Market though, so far, we have not explored it, much less shopped there.

Sainsbury’s – not too busy

Sainsbury’s was not too busy and we had soon finished collecting this week’s heap of goodies.

Hurrying through the market

As usual, I hurried through the market to pick up our coffees from Mercer’s.

Mercer’s for coffee

For once, I was the only customer and was served quickly. I rejoined Tigger who had caught up with me and we made for home.

Lunch in the garden

For lunch, we decided to buy coffee and food from Myddelton’s deli and take it into Myddelton Square Gardens. We did exactly that and it was very enjoyable. In fact, I would say it was the highlight of the day. There were few other people and it was very calm and peaceful.

Electra flashes past

We spied a familiar figure speeding round the square: Electra aka the Circling Cyclist. I think she has spotted us photographing her (she’s had plenty of opportunities!) and gives us a knowing smile is she passes.

We passed Percy Circus

Lunch disposed of, we set off on the next activity. I wasn’t sure where we were going but I knew Tigger had a plan and that was good enough. We passed the lovely Percy Circus down to the main road.

Aboard the number 63

We caught a number 63 bus that goes to Honor Oak. (In case you are wondering why an English place name is apparently spelt in the “American” way, the answer is that it isn’t: it was spelt that way in Tudor times and has remained so.)

Kinetic art

We left the bus somewhere near Burgess Park and I photographed this piece of kinetic art though it wasn’t doing any kineticking at the time.

Old Fire Station

I also photographed this old fire station now serving as a retail outlet for fireplaces. There’s a kind of logic to that, I suppose, though what with anti-pollution laws, I have no idea what people could (legally) burn in fireplaces these days.

Somewhere in Southwark

We took another bus which deposited us in Southwark (pronounced “suthuk”, please).

Flowers by Tigger

Tigger photographed these pretty flowers though I don’t know where as I didn’t see any flowers.

Housing estate

We visited this newish housing estate. Tigger quite liked it but as it was crowded and busy, I didn’t. In fact, I couldn’t wait to leave.

Gardens and play area

It had gardens and a play area for children. Both were crowded. No social distancing noticeable. The different locations had animal names. For example, the garden was called Elephant Park.

Southwark Memorial
Kenny Hunter

On the way out we encountered this sculpture. It is called Southwark Memorial (memorial of what?) and is by Kenny Hunter. It is also decorated with a rather infelicitous quotation by one Hamish Henderson.

Bridge, Waterloo Station

We caught a bus that delivered us to Waterloo Station where we changed to a number 341 which had the virtue of taking us home.

Back at the Angel

The outing had been interesting in parts but I was quite glad to find myself back on familiar territory at the Angel.