Journey of a Dreamaholic

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Oxford Street & Neale's Yard

I had to go into the city yesterday & it was all happening on Oxford Street:

Watch their performance here:

https://youtu.be/YNB1J8bv1yA

https://www.facebook.com/2ice.uk/

Watch his performance here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiuXI9oDhRk

On my way to Covent Garden, I was amused by this cardboard cut out.

Although, that bloke looks as if he is really looking uut for that 'green man' :)

In the Seven Dials Area of Covent Garden is Neal's Yard, which is a small alley which opens into a courtyard. It is named after the 17th century developer, Thomas Neale

What a magical, inspiring place!

Sunday, 13 December 2015

Hello

I watched the Finale of the UK X Factor last night where Adele performed.

Adele currently has the No 1 Album in the UK & in many other countries

'Hello' became No 1 in the UK singles charts last month, but is currently Number 4.

I love this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKtUbqeDde0

"Hello"

Hello, it's me
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya
But I ain't done much healing
Hello, can you hear me
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet

There's such a difference between us
And a million miles

Hello from the other side
I must have called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

Hello, how are you
It's so typical of me to talk about myself I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened

It's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time

So hello from the other side
I must have called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

[x4:]
(Highs highs highs highs
Lows lows lows lows)
Anymore

Hello from the other side
I must have called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

London Day Trip

After some 'playtime' with my 'new best friend', I left for the city.

I bought a ticket for the Original Bus Company.

https://www.theoriginaltour.com

'Gift Horse' at Trafalgar Square.

http://www.artlyst.com/articles/fourth-plinths-dinosaur-like-gift-horse-unveiled-by-hans-haacke

I was lucky to see the Changing of the Guards 'up close' at Buckingham Palace.

Victoria Memorial, featuring the beautiful Eros.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Memorial,_London

The Royal Shop had a Christmas tree with beautiful little crowns decorating it.

These trees are all around the Palace & London. So some research was needed...

They're London Plane trees and make up over 50% of trees found in London.

http://londonist.com/2015/03/the-secret-history-of-the-london-plane-tree

A motorcade of 50 Santa's helpers rode past the bus!

http://englandevents.co.uk/london-santa-cruise-to-london-13th-december-2014/73093

Big Ben stood out, as majestic as always.

This proud lion stood guard at the Thames.

I caught up with one of 'Sammy's relatives ... Stuart.

Then it was time for a Thames River Cruise ...

London Bridge

The Shard

http://www.the-shard.com

Gee, I could hire a bike next time!

St Paul's Cathedral appeared, in all of its glory.

It's time to feature the old red telephone box.

Love the personality of this double decker.

Beautiful Christmas lights to end a beautiful day!

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Nature Photo Challenge

On Facebook, I received this 'tag' from a wonderful teacher at Bourke. It gave me the idea to create a page each month dedicated to Nature Photos, on my Travel Blog

Amanda: " I was nominated by Tash. I nominate Susan to post 1 nature photo a day for 7 days. Please share some nature in England".

"How awesome Amanda! Thanks for nominating me to take part in the challenge!"

I shall share these photos here every day this month

Friday 11 December

Saturday 12 December

Sunday 13 December

Monday 14 December

Tuesday 15 December

Lichen on the back of a park bench in Figges Marsh

Wednesday 16 December

Thursday 17 December

Friday 18 December

Blue skies ... sun ...vapour trails ... winter trees

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

A perfect 'Austalian winter's day' in Tooting

What a beautiful day it was today, like a perfect Australian winter's day. The sky was blue & the sun was out, with not a cloud in the sky!

The first highlight of the day was meeting a lovely little French Bulldog

Then the big highlight of the day was meeting a beautiful English Bulldog

Then time to take more random shots of Tooting, like the old red letterbox!

Another 'paper tearing' routine ... the toilet paper roll, followed by the I love you' look'.

Then off I went for lunch ....sitting out in the sun at a lovely cafe, soaking up the sun!

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Day One of a 'Pull Along Smellathon'

After a 'paper ripping' ritual and some tummy rubbing, we were off....

Well, it was the first day of my routine of taking the little Red Rocket to its own little car park for the day, before picking it up in the evening & bringing it back home. There's free parking outside the house up until 9.30 am, then after 5.30 pm. So we'll be having two 1/2 hour walks a day, via the common ..... Day 1 completed ... yay & it was great fun :)