We took a trip to Bristol last week and London Underground got us to Paddington with time not only for breakfast, but a brief walk along the Regents Canal before our train left.
The smog full of dust from North Africa imposed a hazy kind of light, but I was delighted to find a couple of red headed pochard dabbling in the murky depths.
They are pretty little ducks and not that common. Even their eyes are red.
It had been a long time since I was here last and the area has had a bit of a makeover with some nice looking bars and restaurants, not to mention the odd sculpture.
This one is called Standing Man by Sean Henry.
However we couldn’t hang about, a really tasty breakfast at the Sloe Bar in Paddington Station beckoned, £8.75 for full English with black pudding and a cafe late included, knocks spots of airport rip off joints.
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Sounds like an awesome trip. I love the river shots and the birds. AND the odd sculpture. Wonder what the meaning of it is?
This was just the start, the Bristol adventure will be posted soon with added Brunel, tapas, Wallace and Gromit
I always want to have a walk along this stretch of canal when I’m in London, Simon, but I’ve never made it yet. It’s on the agenda 🙂
This is just a tiny stretch close to Paddington station, we didn’t have time to reach the really nice bits. to the east it cuts through London Zoo to get to Camden Lock and the market and there are some fabulous houses there.
I’ve been to the Camden Lock end but I always want to see the rest and the Canal Museum. How was Bristol?
Bristol was great Jo, will try to get it written up and posted soon