Tag: canary wharf
Hunt for the Largest Easter Egg
On Good Friday we set off an urban adventure to find the largest Easter Egg.
It was a beautiful sunny morning with a bitterly cold wind and we stopped in the park for a play until our fingers felt as though they would drop off. Our adventurous toddler loves climbing, running and exploring. Her confidence is streaks ahead of her capabilities so Daddy was called to join her in the ‘big’ playground.
Daddy got more than he bargained for when he found himself coming down a slide made for little ones. Thankfully we were the only ones at the park at 9am on Good Friday!
Living in London near the River Thames means we’re lucky enough to walk along the beautiful and changing landscape of the city’s iconic river. The River Thames has a total length of 215 miles and tides that rise and fall by 7 metres. This morning the tide was out so we could see the river’s foreshore below us.
We headed to Canary Wharf for a play near the fountain. I tried to keep Imogen out of the fountain by explaining that the water was freezing cold and not for swimming in. She ended up with a soaking wet glove, it could have been worse. After several runs around the fountain we headed indoors to warm up and have some lunch.
On our way home we walked through Westferry Circus Gardens. Did we find the largest Easter Egg in London? This beautiful bronze sculpture is by Do Vassilakis-König.
Home in London with Daddy
We were barely off the plane from New Zealand before Imogen was asking to go to the park to play on the swings and slide. As soon as the sun was up and we’d eaten our porridge we went out to our local park in London.
Imogen ran to the park with such enthusiasm, her little legs moving so fast. She wanted to show Daddy how she could climb the ladder to the slide after having plenty of practice playing in parks with her grandparents in New Zealand.
Seeing Imogen and her Daddy back together after eight weeks was incredible, they’d both missed one another so much. Between cuddles and play Imogen and Daddy are constantly chatting away about the adventures she had on holiday.
After lots of fresh air, sunshine and play it was time for a banana and drink before heading to Canary Wharf for a sandwich. We were lucky to have such beautiful weather and made the most of being outdoors.
Imogen was tired out after playing and had a nap soon after lunch so hubby and I enjoyed a leisurely walk along the River Thames before going home.
What I Wore Wednesday
It’s Wednesday so here’s a look at what I wore when we were out and about in London’s financial district Canary Wharf this week.
The day was beautiful and sunny despite being a little chilly, quite a shock to the system after the hot summer we’ve just had on holiday in New Zealand. I was pleased to have a reason for wearing sunglasses as I’m still bleary eyed from jetlag and sleepless nights.
Hubby and I were shopping for Imogen’s birthday celebration next week. She loved having her photo taken, just look at that cheeky expression!
I’m wearing:
Ted Baker Sunglasses – NZ Wool Scarf – Gap Trench Coat – Kookai Stripe Top – Gap Pink Jeans – Laura Ashley Handbag – Clarks Black Leather Boots (previously written about here)
Imogen’s wearing:
Gap Hat – Polarn O. Pyret Fleece Jacket – Laura Ashley Jumper – Leggings (from NZ) – Clarks Baby Shoes
