Same Shirt, Different day-2012 Adventures of the "Devonport Wonder Babes"

Thursday 9^th August

Three separate Skype conversations this morning with Anne in Devonport, Christine in Nelson, Jane, Robyn, Sue and Mitchell in Owairaka on yet another. So great just to have a chat with folks at home.

Beautiful still sunny day, 26 degrees. Took  328 bus  to Golders Green, 210 to Spaniards Rd to Kenwood House right at the top of Hampstead Heath, beautiful house, formerly home of the Guinness family,  currently undergoing major renovations until mid 2013 but grounds, café  and garden shop are open.

Had nice talk with lady with grandson in push chair and  82 yr old on electric bike,both locals who come here every day, then walked down through the Heath to   down to the Ladies Pool, a women only swimming pond amid the trees and with grassy bank to lie on, entry fee £2.  

Another place where we thought there might be a few people but 100 plus women both swimming in the pond and sunbathing on the grass, very pleasant place to spend an afternoon.

Walked up to Parliament Hill, Bit of blackberry picking on the way, Lynds had conversation with man with papillon dog who comes to Heath every day, had a nap on grass in late afternoon sun, tried out new binoculars which are great-can see right across to Olympic Park, walked down Parliament Hill St  and outside Royal Free Hospital caught C11  bus again almost to our doorstep.

Another memorable day