12:29:53
The farmer's market.12:40:51
The view of the bandstand as I arrived on the heath.12:41:52
I found a slightly unusual spot (for me) to sit, not far from the entrance, because I didn't want my pasta to go cold.12:44:22
Today's wine - Gevrey Chambertin 2011 Premier Cru Bel Air from Domaine Taupenot Merme. This was really good - floral, pretty, elegant, slightly Fourrier-esque.
12:44:27
Close up on the label.12:45:58
12:46:29
There's my lunch - this rather nice pumpkin ravioli with sage butter and cavolo nero.12:51:34
I wasn't sure what the portion sizes were like (and also wanted to hedge my bets in case I chose something which didn't turn out to be very good) so actually ordered two pasta dishes, this the casarecce with pesto and shiitake. Also very good, but possibly I ended up with a bit too much food in the end.
13:44:04
A squirrel.13:44:57
Squirrel video.13:46:38
The view from where I was sitting. Actually a very nice spot for somewhere so near the entrance to the heath.13:46:45
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13:55:54
More stupid squirrel video.14:34:35
Lovely wide open field of view from here.14:34:42
Winter sun.
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15:23:43
A bt later on I arranged to meet Christian, armed with some cider.16:11:15
Christian and his son atop Parliament Hill. I think the bokeh in portrait mode went a bit over the top here.16:49:41
After waving off Christian I roamed the heath a little while longer - I love it there once it gets dark.
16:50:02
Apparently that single star visible there (and reflected in the pond) is Venus...?!16:54:58
Or maybe Venus was that other one.16:57:01
The barrow in the gloaming.16:57:14
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A few more stars visible here thanks to Night Sight.17:30:50
Video.17:34:08
Looking into the barrow.18:01:28
18:13:18
Briefly balanced my glass here while going to use the facilities, before heading home.