Hampstead Heath and surrounds

A splendid Ceanothus. 

Once a North Londoner always a North Londoner and for hubby that certainly is true. The joy of being back in the area he grew up in and went to school is evident. He has been the life and soul of family gatherings and social events - stories tumble out of him at the rate of knots and he is clearly relishing his release from the lucky continent. He felt trapped, I, on the other hand, gaily carried on. So he has gone to the football with the boys, we have had beautiful walks and admired the big trees, the bluebells in the fields, the flowering wisteria and the plaques on the walls. It is awash with history and quaint. Hampstead Heath is full of dogs. I have never seen so many. If there is a prediction I take pleasure in making is that the Dogs will be the rulers of the UK before long and they will organise treats for all. 

George Du Maurier, famous Cartoonist, grandfather to Daphne, illustrator of the first detective novel and the one who gave the Trilby hat its name. 

Climbing roses filling the air with a delicate scent. 

S

And oh to be this woman in her bath dreaming away in her suds of green.