Stroll 57 pt2

 

There is no doubt about it, having Jarrow Abbey surviving in this most unpromising environment is a thing of wonder.

Stroll 57 Newcastle to South Shields

 

I took the path along the south side of the Tyne. A pretty amazing route past old industrial units, repurposed shipyards, abandoned collieries and Jarrow Abbey home to the Venerable Bead.

This shot is of a strangely unreal horse staring straight at me and the dog as we walked past.

London 7

 The Tuesday I got the North London Line (now renamed the Mildmay Line) from Highbury & Islington to Richmond. One of my favourite journeys. Then I walked along the Thames to Olympia, and got the train back in time to meet Danielle at Kings Cross. Danielle was running a work event on the Wednesday, so we walked to the hotel at Farringdon, then met Rowan for a meal together. The next day, I got the train home, with Danielle arriving later on after a successful event. Emilie had been looking after the house and the dog. Phew. 

Down by the river

London 6

Monday Rowan was off to work, whilst I took the train to Ally Pally then walked through old haunts to see Rob's widow Kath at her house in Crouch End. She is doing pretty well, and has friends all around her. I then walked through Highgate woods, and Waterlow Park before meeting up with Rowan in town. We had something to eat in a vegan place on Wardour Street then went to the Totally Football live show off Leicester Square. This was my Christmas present from Rowan, and we both really enjoyed the podcast-derived show.

 

London 5

Sunday Rowan and I went another walk, then watched Arsenal lose to City in the League Cup final. Rowan's friend Adday, and her Dad (who lives in Yorkshire of course) joined us upstairs in a very civilized pub on Upper Street. As you can see the women are Arsenal supporters - so not the best watch.

London 4

Saturday Rowan took me on the New River walk, that is now open to the public way beyond the few miles that used to have access. This is up at the reservoirs near Manor House. Lovely to walk it with my daughter who does seem to have inherited the urban discovery bug.

 

London 3

 

Friday evening I met up with Victor and we watched his daughter sing at the Frontline club in Paddington. She has a really good voice.