Today’s outing was my first visit to Tigger’s place of work since the start of the pandemic. It was a rather curious feeling seeing once familiar places again.

Aboard the 205

I took a 205 bus to Whitechapel.

St. Botolphe’s Street

I had to change buses at St Botolphe’s Street.

Aboard the 100

I boarded a number 100 bus to complete my journey.

Eastern Basin, St Katharine Docks

Before going to Tigger’s office, I renewed my acquaintance with the dock. As the light was already fading, there were no ducks, coots or cormorants on the water. To see them, I will need to come earlier in the day.

In the lift

Tigger had signed me in so I only had to collect a chit at reception and then go to the rather temperamental lifts. For once they behaved themselves and carried me to the required floor.

Western Basin, St Katharine Docks

We made our way to the Western Basin where there is a Café Rouge where I had booked a table online. It’s the modern way, don’tcha know? 🙂

Inside Café Rouge

We were early for our reservation but as they were not busy, it didn’t matter.

“Where would you like to sit?” asked the waiter.

“Somewhere warm!” we chorused.

Omelette and frites
Photo by Tigger

Café Rouge is not the best place to go for veggie dishes as choice is somewhat limited. We both had omelette and frites. The menu at Café Rouge is in a mixture of French and English.) I also had French beans with mine.

Crème Brulée
Photo by Tigger

We both had crème brulée as dessert.

In time for a 100

We then hurried through the crowds to the main road to be in time to catch a number 100 bus to start for home.

Aboard the 100

We were soon on our way though we still had to change buses to complete our journey. Although Tigger has to work tomorrow, this outing helped to break up the workaday week and provide a pleasant evening out.