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I expected to run out of data this morning, so simply scanned a handful of photographs from the Little Venice Canal Cavalcade of May 2009. This is an annual event taking place in the canal basin within sight of Beauchamp Lodge, where I rented my counselling room.
This couple of women I found intriguing. The older lady carefully concentrating, swathed in black robes, a ring on her wedding finger; the younger in colourful T-shirt and skirt, wrists sporting a variety of bangles, a ring on her thumb. It was the younger person whose face was concealed from my view. Was this a generation gap? Were they related? How did they respond to each other’s appearance?
The two sides of the bank are spanned by an arched blue bridge, under which I have run many a time on a trip of several miles into west London along the towpath and back. Narrowboats are crammed into all the available mooring space.
The level bridge spans Warwick Crescent. Teeming crowds line both sides of the basin;
many souvenirs are on sale; someone has been busy with helium.
As they do at the nearby Notting Hill Carnival in August, drafted police officers enter into the spirit of the event as the Waterways Recovery service give them a ride.
For good measure I have added a Streets of London image of Powis Square W11 which had found its way into the same box of slides. This street is one of those accommodating the aforementioned Notting Hill Carnival.
I did, of course, run out of data, and am posting this in The Royal Oak. This is unfortunate because it means I have had to drink a pint of Razor Back. It would have been rude not to. I am now waiting to be joined by Jackie and Elizabeth for dinner here. Jacqueline will arrive a little later and stay for a couple of nights.
Life becomes so difficult when we run out of data π And yes, the women make an intriguing photo.
Many thanks, Pauline. First, as so often π
When the timing is right – it works out perfectly xo
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That is an interesting shot of the women, and also of the London carnival scenes.
Sorry about your data problem. It is unfortunate that you were forced to drink a pint merely to be polite. π
π Many thanks, Merril. Dinner time, now
Enjoy!
That polite pint made me laugh, too.
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The photo of the two women does spark a lot of questions. Great capture, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill
Great photos
Thanks very much, Cinnamon
You’re welcome
I have a friend who said the best experience she had in England was taking a trip on a Narrowboat and traveling via canals.
Thanks very much, Cindy. A very leisurely pleasure
Love that photo of the women and the questions it brings to mind. – And Notting Hill always gets my interest, being a romcom fan.
Thanks a lot, Jodie. I liked that film, too
Nice!
Very colorful photos of what looks like an enjoyable festival. I hope you had a pleasant and tasty dinner.
Thanks very much, Nicki. We did
Your photos are always wonderful, Derrick! And they spark our imaginations, wonderings, and bring questions to mind. Especially that first photo! π
Oh, that is a lot of balloons for sale! π
Hope you and the gals had an enjoyable supper and evening!
HUGS to all!!! π
Thanks very much, Carolyn. We did X
A wonderful job here – as you always do, Derrick!
Thanks very much, GP
That first picture is so striking. And of course it would have been rude to sit at The Royal Oak with out having a pint.
π Thanks very much, Laurie
I like the pot plants on the boat:) Any excuse for a beer!
π Thanks very much, Mary
Most interesting photo of the two women. Your other photos are equally as interesting. I hope you enjoyed the pint! lol
π Many thanks, Eugenia
My pleasure!
Lots of interesting photos here, Derrick. I am amazed at the number of boats crammed into such a small area. It all looks great fun!
I guess that’s why they call ’em narrow boats. π … it looks as though you could cross from one side of the canal to the other without getting your feet wet! π
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Haha! Yes!
Thanks very much, Clare. It was a good event
You brave soul. One must suffer thusly for one’s art. π
π Thanks very much, Widders
Haha well it was unfortunate about the pint haha nice pictures
Thanks very much, Lynn
A nice ending
Lively photographs!
Thanks very much, Rupali
Great set of photos, as e have come to expect. π
Many thanks, Quercus