Dec
11
Richmond
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This was the sight that met me when I arrived in Richmond this morning.
I have not been to bed (or to sleep) since Friday night. It’s now 6pm GMT, Sunday.
Resizing this image and posting from my friend Liz’s couch has just taken the better part of an hour (image has been resized again, Monday 7.45am GMT) . I really need a new laptop.
First impressions?
It’s warmer here but damper. Male Londoners take a lot more pride in their appearance than New Yorkers. They seem to have a particular affinity for shoes. It doesn’t matter what they are wearing, their trainers are immaculate.
I am shabby, tired and unshaven. Dinner is in the oven.
3 Comments
December 11th, 2005 at 1:40 pm
PD- I’m glad you arrived safe and sound, though a little groggy I’m sure. Were you home in NY for the snow day on Friday or had you already left? I hope you were here to see it. I walked through Central Park for an hour and it was the most enchanting snowfall I’d seen in years.
I saw the picture and Richmond and immediately thought Richmond, VA. Silly me. That picture was way too beautiful to be Richmond Vir-gin-I-A.
December 12th, 2005 at 1:08 am
Thanks Mona. Yes I was there for the Friday snow although I didn’t have time to make the most of it by walking in the park. I’m really looking forward to Jan/Feb for that.
It’s now 6am GMT on Monday and I have given up on sleeping!
December 12th, 2005 at 1:29 am
Pavvers, well the picture was worth playing with and waiting for. Richmond’s an especially nice bit of London. Maybe that’s why the footwear is so immaculate.
Speaking of standing on bridges over the Thames (though hopefully you didn’t have to rescue any suicidal ladies), have I bothered to recommend Daniel Deronda to you before? Maybe you have read it already. Dunno why I’m recommending it now. Just am.
Have a great holiday.