Saturday was apparently the hottest day of the yearso far (31c!) and boy, did I feel the heat.
Laurie and I went to Walthamstow Marshes which is just a fifteen minute walk from his warehouse. Going there is like stepping out of the city for a minute, and suddenly finding yourself in the countryside. There are, of course, the odd tower blocks in the distance to remind you you haven't strayed too far, but apart from that, as soon as you cross over the water (which apparently is home to diverse wildlife) you're surrounded by nature. The area was lucky to escape the development of the surrounding area - and hopefully it will never be developed upon, as it's undeniable this has become a refuge for a lot of wildlife.
After our sunbathe in the middle of the field, we walked further along across, which led to horse riders and numerous nature walks and pathways. According to friends, there are cherry trees on the marsh, as well as wild rocket, and blackberries in late summer. Sadly I didn't come across either, but there were plenty of elderflower trees!
Photo by Katherine MacDaid
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