August 27, 2008

Richmond-Upon-Thames


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Originally uploaded by ninetreats
Not far at all from central London, Richmond is at the end of one of the District Lines. It is a part of London that I really like. This shot is looking up the Thames from the Richmond Bridge. Just off to the left in the trees is the Western edge of Richmond Park.

It is great area of London for walking along the Thames.

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HG Wells in Hampstead


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Originally uploaded by ninetreats
On Saturday I took myself on a self-guided walking tour through Hampstead and Hampstead Heath. It had a literary slant so I went past several houses or places with some kind of literary significance.

This is a picture of a house in Hampstead Village, just a few minutes walk from the Hampstead Underground Station, where H.G. Wells lived for a time.

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August 26, 2008

Yew Tree Inn, Highclere, Berkshire, UK

Had dinner here. Updated British food in a building originally built in the 17th century.

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August 20, 2008

Indigo Bay, Newbury, Berks, UK

In the UK on business this week and part of next. On a recommendation from our hotel, we had dinner at an Indian restaurant in Newbury. I have very limited experience eating Indian food, but this was very good. If you are ever in Newbury and want Indian I recommend it.

Indigo Bay
54-55 Bartholomew Street
Newbury
Berkshire RG14 5QA
http://www.indigobayrestaurant.co.uk/

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August 2, 2007

4th O'July Flag Cake


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Originally uploaded by ninetreats
Cream cheese frosting, fresh raspberries and blueberries, and a cake that my wife think tastes like sugar cookies. The recipe actually come from Ina Garten in the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. Although it requires some adjusting to cook properly at the altitude where I live.

This followed only days after finishing my cousin's wedding cake, finishing and intense spot of cake making.

I'm still recovering. And avoiding the kitchen.

Posted by on August 2, 2007 9:47 PM |