Rainy off and on. Actually more on than off. And relatively late in the day when we realise that London’s demonstration protesting the genocidal response to Gaza has been taking place. Reports on numbers vary widely, which is not unusual, with organisers saying over 300,000 attended whilst the Metropolitan report “up to 100,000”. This is interesting in itself, as on previous London protests the police, when appealed to for verification of numbers, have claimed that they never make their estimates public. Leaving most journalists taking refuge weakly in “tens of thousands”.
We do go down to Aldi, leaving in a gap in the rain. Actual shortest distance as calculated by Transport for London is a mile (though they give the kilometre equivalent). Interesting that TFL is happy to provide distances, time estimates and best routes for those walking or cycling as well as those using buses or tube. Significantly wetter returning, though unlike yesterday we don’t walk more than the necessary mile. Didn’t bring umbrellas this time. They take up a fair bit of room and are difficult to use when pulling suitcases or carrying bags. Rewarded with a hot meal of pasta, vegetables and chicken.
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