London from the Air: Kensington, Kew, Syon Park

Often the flight path into London Heathrow Airport will take you up the Thames from east to west, and occasionally there are some good views of London along the way. The three pictures here don’t link together perfectly, but I’ve … Continue reading

Why Trees are Better than Super Models: Adventure-a-Day #32

Yellow maple leaves with a few thin black branches against a light-coloured sky

After a short visit to Kew Gardens today, I want to share with you these reasons why trees are better than super models. 1. They stand still, whether you ask them to or not. 2. They look good in anything. … Continue reading

Lessons from Olympic Rowers, and a Cheap Hotel near Kew Gardens: Adventure-a-Day #10

broad, flat river on a grey day, one rowing team coming toward the boat at Kew Pier

I don’t personally learn a lot of lessons from athletes and sports, but their persistence is one thing I could use more of. The British Olympic rowing teams won nine medals at the Games this summer, breaking their all-time record. … Continue reading