Friday, 28 October 2022

Friday, October 28/2022



 Exploring our neighbourhood. About as far removed from the road we live on in the other half of our life as is possible in the English speaking world, and the distance is the least of it. Lazy day, as the previous two weren’t. Three pubs on our short road - would be four if one weren’t undergoing renovations. A butcher and a fishmonger. Several Italian restaurants, as well as a Korean one and a Moroccan. At least three Indian restaurants. Coffee shops, chain and independent family, and a coffee roastery. Far greater range of ingredients to be had on this 334 metre road than in most supermarkets of our experience. And yes, supermarkets as well. Just outside the entrance to the road are three - Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Sainsbury. Less spoiled for choice than overwhelmed by it. 



Not all bubbling life of course. As we start out we encounter a funeral procession, full traditional dignity led by a funeral director in top hat and tails walking down the centre of the road. Behind him the hearse bedecked with flowers and the limousines carrying the mourners. While at the other end of the road the market is in full swing.