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Walk by the river Lea

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Last Sunday was quite spontaneous for me. In afternoon I popped in to my neighbour’s who suggested we go for a walk. What? For a walk? I know no parks around here in London where I live! However I went along and took Sarah (my new flatmate) with me. After 20min we reached a river Lea surrounded by nature and filled with cute residential boats. Such a quick scenery change!

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I love how people living in the boats grow herbs and veg on their roofs. Such a dainty little garden!

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And the names for the boats are super amazing!

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Sarah found her own ;)

 

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And we were so lucky as Collin, who lives in one of those boats gave us a tour on living such a lifestyle.

 

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I love his artistic style, especially his desk that he made himself from upcycled scrap wood!

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And small, but practical kitchen that seems to fit everything….

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Including cookery books! Collin said he likes cooking for people and that we are invited for dinner some time soon… Thanks, Collin, for your hospitality ;-)

 

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On the way back I collected some Elderflower, maybe I will make some cordial tomorrow…

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Have you walked around your neighbourhood recently?

Rasa xo

 

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