Most Sundays start with shopping and so it was today. A quick check of what is left in the fridge and off we go!

Cloudy skies in Baron Street

It’s a day of clouds today with a nip in the air though it may warm up a little later.

The Farmers’s Market

The Farmers’ Market was out in force but not very busy, perhaps because we were slightly earlier than usual.

No takers for the outside tables

I noticed that the Millennium Cafe had fewer tables outside than previously and, even so, none were occupied. Business may pick up later, I suppose.

A quiet day for the market

When we reached Sainsbury’s, there was still a queue outside waiting for the doors to open. This branch has always had a bad reputation for not opening on time. I went off to find my items and then meet up with Tigger. I had a job finding her because she was further along the shelves than I expected: she seems to become quicker every time we do our shopping! When I walked through Chapel Market, heading for Mercer’s and our coffee, it too was quieter than usual. Maybe the onset of winter is making people sluggish.

Mercer’s

Mercer’s too was not its usual self. Though the display of food was as tempting as ever, there was only one person serving instead of the usual two and they had run out of loyalty cards. Am I right to see that as a bad omen? We shall see…

Regent’s Canal
Photo by Tigger

After lunch we set off on foot to catch a bus. We followed a path through the back streets which took us across Muriel Road (in case you want to look it up on the map 🙂 ) and along the Regent’s Canal,

Islington Tunnel

Here is one end of the Islington Tunnel that carries the canal through Islington Hill and under the Angel.

Caledonian Road

We came out at Caledonian Road where there was a stop for our bus.

The sun briefly appears

I was surprised how cold it was, much colder than this morning. I can well believe the forecast that there is snow on the way. The sun appeared briefly but made no difference to the cold.

Aboard the 259

We caught a 259, destination Edmonton Green. Unfortunately, we soon ran into delays and bus diversions because of the crowds attending a football match. Buses and roads were crowded, bringing traffic to a near standstill.

Police horses
Photo by Tigger

Along the route we encountered police vehicles and even horses. Some sort of dispute seemed to be in progress here.

Edmonton Green Bus Station”

After what seemed an interminable journey, we reached the terminus at Edmonton Green Bus Station.

Christmas decoration

We found this illuminated “bunny” Christmas decoration. I always thought that “bunnies” were Easter symbols. As it was now becoming late (because of the delays en route), we headed straight for a cafe for refreshments.

In the Lime Tree cafe

We went to the Lime Tree cafe which we had tried on another occasion. It is Turkish run so I had my favourite, Turkish tea.

Edmonton Green Market

Before starting back, we took a turn around Edmonton Green Market. Here are a few more photos of it. The market was closing for the day and many stalls were already shut.

Edmonton Green Market

After this we made for the bus station hoping that, as the match was still in progress, there would not be the same delays.

At the bus station

While we were waiting for our bus, we saw a representative of the local fauna and Tigger managed a quick snap.

Urban fox
Photo by Tigger

He was very hesitant and nervous of the traffic but managed to cross the road safely.

Aboard the 259

We caught the 259 again though in the opposite direction. And yes, the match was still in progress so we experienced no delays.

Finsbury Park Station

As the 259 would not take us home, we changed at Finsbury Park Station.

Aboard the 19

We transferred to a number 19 that would carry us back to the Angel,

Back at the Angel

Surprisingly quickly, we passed Highbury Corner and sped down Upper Street to the Angel crossroads and home!