Took a wonderful early morning four mile walk today. It was a little chilly cold but not raining so I’m not complaining. We started out at the Paddington Basin of the Regents Canal near Edgware Road and walked towards Little Venice ~ an especially tranquil and pretty part of London.
Paddington Basin ~ Blue Cylinder Footbridge
We came across the realistic looking “commuter” statue:
JP with Commuter
Regents Canal is beautiful year round ~ even on a cold, grey winter’s day. The cloudy morning seemed to make any type of color pop and I especially liked the vibrant blue bridges as a contrast to the grey weather.
Little Venice ~ Blue Bridge
Little Venice Blue Bridge II
Little Venice ~ Along the Canal
Skull on Canal Boat
Lionheart Canal Boat
Another Blue Bridge Along the Canal
There was a definite chill in the air but I noticed a few hints of spring along the way. Gave me hope that warmer weather is on its way.
Hint of Spring ~ Daffodils
Here are my duck and dog photos:
Bird in Water
Bird in the Canal
Five Guys and a Girl
Double Dating Ducks
A Boy and His Dog
Another Boy and His Dog
Shaggy Dog
London has a lot of fit people. No matter what time of day or night I go out, I see walkers, runners or cyclists. Although I’m usually reluctant about taking photos of people, I’ve noticed athletes don’t seem to have a problem with me taking their photo. Can’t blame them for wanting to show off their fit bodies. One woman ran by me and actually asked if I wanted her in the photo. She was ready to pose.
Runners, Cyclists and Walkers along Regents Canal
Cyclist Along the Canal
Waiting at the Stop Light
Wonder if any of those runners/cyclists rewarded themselves with a pastry from Le Pain de Quotidien like I did!
Displaced Beachbums 