Dr Anne and JD have just returned from a busy trip to London.
On day one they went to the Proms: Beethoven's 7th, Ravel. The Spanish Dancers were superb and an extra dimension to the performance. Dr Anne and JD had a pre-proms supper at Cafe Consort.
A nice glass of wine to start the evening off.
The promenaders queue for their tickets.
Day two took the intrepid two to Hampton Court. They enjoyed the displays and the gardens.
There were many decorated chimneys.
The formal gardens were very impressive.
The park gardens were in full bloom.
The day finished with supper by the river.
When they came off the train at Waterloo they decided to go on the London Eye.
A drink at Covent Garden rounded off a great day.
Day three started with Dr Anne's annual pilgrimage to the Royal Academy's Annual Exibition. As usual there was plenty to consider.
JD chose:
Favourite Flowers in the Silver Tankard
Greener by Far
Fireworks at the Thames.
Dr Anne chose:
In the Shallows
Tulipmania
Mother and Child.
Day four was a trip to Buckingham Palace. A tour of the Queen's Gallery followed by a tour of the Palace and the Mews was terrific.
Flags at the entrance to Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace from the back.
JD enjoying a well earned coffee.
The magnificent golden coach.
Hydrangea in the Palace Garden.
The last night was special.
JD and Dr Anne put on their glad rags and headed for Kaspars at the Savoy.
They each had a delicious meal
JD:
gin and it
white asparagus
Caesar salad with tiger prawns
the cheese menu
coffee.
Dr Anne:
Kasparite cocktail
smoked sable with paprika and cured sea bass with citrus
Indonesian prawn salad
ice cream - vanilla, caramel and strawberry
coffee
Kaspar the cat.
When there are 13 guests at a table, Kaspar joins the table and is served each course.
JD with Kaspar.
Day five came too quickly and Dr Anne and JD headed for home.
