A taste of summer

It almost felt like summer today. In reality, it only got to about 12C but with a clear sky and radiant sun, this was probably the most glorious day in three months! I made the most of it by heading west and walking across London's oldest suspension bridge, Hammersmith Bridge. From here I strolled the muddy (but pleasant) tree-lined path along the Thames to Barnes, a pretty village-like suburb. A great way to spend an "almost summer" day, made even more appealing by teams of rowers gliding past. Next I caught the train to Clapham Junction (which oddly enough is in Battersea, not Clapham) to read The Times with a latte (yes, I wanted to sound pretentious) before heading home to Mile End. Let's hope there's more weather like this in coming weeks. Seems to make everyone a touch cheerier and shows how lovely London can be!