Eyeing London x
We headed to the South Bank on the afternoon of the big storm (the one that brought down a theatre ceiling. Allegedly. It was certainly dramatic) It was only 3.15 pm when I took these but it felt so much later…there was a distinct line between light and dark with a foreboding air.
We were there to meet up with a very dear friend and her two children..they’d come round to ours the previous day but had left a much beloved chetah behind, and as they lived in Devon it was the perfect excuse to see them again.
Y’see, we went through infertility together, holding each others hand..in fact we were a group of three strugglers….Heidi (who we were meeting) eventually had two – twins, a girl and a boy via IVF, I had my two (IVF and otherwise)..and superwoman Karen?..she adopted 4 siblings to keep them together! We will forever remain in awe of Karen.
Christmas will always be a poignant time, now and then..at the carol service I still light a special candle for those walking that horrible path. If you know someone or think you might suspect a problem – be kind to them, especially at this time of year – don’t ask..just give them an extra large glass of something and a cuddle. And if they need to escape..let them.
The heavens never opened on us..we just had the light show,
but I’ve rarely seen skies like it.
There’s also a Christmas Market at the South Bank, full of a different kind of atmosphere.
And if you haven’t sorted your centre piece for the Christmas table? How about a very large, edible gingerbread house!
Laters, Kate x
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Looks like lots of fun!
It’s a place I love, meeting people I love! A true treat xxx
amazing photograph…the subject and colour go together beautifully..wow 🙂
It felt a rare combination of impending dusk and impending storm…I think we were there in the calm bit and thankfully escaped before it erupted xxx
You packed a lot into this post! Lovely moody, light and dark sentiments and photos. The picture of the girl (your daughter?) is gorgeous.
Thank you! Yes, she’s my bella Bella! I’m here taking a break from the wrapping..if I can get it done today it would be a HUGE job off the list..just slightly galling how many things need batteries! Add it to the list…. xxx
Stunning pictures! London is the city I most love.
Very moody pictures…..love them! And how gorgeous is your girl?!!…..fabulousness to you and yours xxx
This is a poignant and celebratory post ! I can imagine how long the road must have been but I guess that, when you look at Bella’s and Charlie’s truly exquisite faces, all the pain fades a little bit ! These shots are bitter-sweet (sweet as the delicious gingerbread house !), like old Xmas memories … xxxxx
Wow look at all that candy mmmmm beautiful pic btw xxx
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the pictures are gorgeous, wish I was there and those candy, so yummy from your photos
the photos are amazing! Your children are beautiful 🙂 I am sorry you had to go through infertility, but I am glad you were succesful! Merry Christmas to you and your miracles!
Beautiful photos! x
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Lovely photos! Very atmospheric. That storm / rain was quite something, wasn’t it? (@_@;) xxx
You are awesome.
I love the photo with the street light in it. Looks cold… We’ve been having 28c the last few weeks…so sunny 😀
These are lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Sovanny
Beautiful pictures!!
Nice HDR pics!! Love London
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Beautiful post Kate. And I also love your London photographs. Such a magnificent city.
Sometimes we forget what we have on our doorstep! The Thames, with it’s history and views is always a honey pot of visual treats, but I think that day we were spoilt! xxx