London’s still a puzzle

Originally uploaded by sf2london.

A couple of months ago, Steven and I walked along the Grand Union and Regents Canal from our house to Islington. The canal passes right through this site, known as King’s Cross Central, which is the largest single regeneration site to be developed in London in about 150 years. For some reason, I imagined that the canal skirted the northern edge of the site. As we were walking along, my mind’s map put most of the site to the south, between the canal and King’s Cross Station. In fact the largest part of the site lies to the north of the canal (left 2/3 of the white section of this model). Funny how mental geography doesn't always match the true lay of the land...

Defiance

Originally uploaded by sf2london.

The canal house boats of London definitely reflect the areas of the city where they are moored. This one's in Camden.

Miscellany

Over the past couple of weeks I have been observing things other than CNN and BBC News...
Jack Morton Summer Party - June 30th:
Steven & Nicole (Jessica)
Decor
More decor
Steven & Martha (Fiona)
Random shots:
Rabbit (cousin Jane)
New Wedgwood
Olympic confetti
Pub madness
Regent's Canal house I
Regent's Canal house II
Chihuly at Kew Gardens
Hampstead Heath art I
Hampstead Heath art II
Hampstead Heath art III
Convertible Smart
Underground found art I
Underground found art II
They just know how...