30. More places around London

We have made the most of the 'mild' weather and got out and around the greater London area. 

Daniel took us out on weekends and this trip was to the southern part of London. Daniel was concentrating on plotting the course!


And pics of the area.






The squirrels in action near the local park


The Tim Bobbin in Clapham Common has been a regular Sunday lunch venue for Daniel and Ellen. We joined them while we've e been staying with them. Being just around the corner has been extremely convenient.

It was also the venue for a quick Guinness on St Patrick's Day!



This place is called Little Venice for appropriate reasons. A hot chocky was in order in a cafe on one of the boats. The cafe is the purple boat on the right.


Most apartments are attached to each other. Having separate owners can be interesting when personal taste comes to exterior colours! I love the demarcation line on the right side! 



Our next post will be from Newquay in the Cornwall district. We'll be catching a bus tomorrow morning and spending time in the area and will travel down to St Ives and Penzance on the south coast.

See you soon!

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  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 7:42 PM

    Dave here guys, i spent a lot of time in the Little Venice area and had over 1000 pints in the Maida Vale Hotel near Warwick Avenue

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMarch 23, 2023 at 7:29 PM

      I'm sure you'd have a few stories to tell! Is that where you met Annie?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 8:33 PM

    Jon Griffin,
    Looks cold ! But fulfilling

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMarch 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM

      We've gotten used to it but yeah got totally spoiled with the weather on the Sunny Coast!

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  3. Annie ClarkMarch 21, 2023 at 8:43 PM

    love the fact you got to be so close to Daniel and enjoy that pub experience - the little stories are great the photos are magnificent, thank you xox

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMarch 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM

      Its great to be here with Daniel. We will have these memories forever!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 8:52 PM

    So enjoying your blog and the pics! Hi to Daniel! xx

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  5. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 8:53 PM

    Woops!! It’s Gabi lol

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  6. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 11:38 PM

    Great fun! Thanks for the updates. Ulrich. :)

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  7. Joyce KilleenMarch 22, 2023 at 11:44 AM

    Lovely pics :) take care Joy x

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  8. Yvette MuirMarch 22, 2023 at 7:36 PM

    Glad to see you all looking so happy! 😊🥰

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  9. Mary Lawrence March 22, 2023 at 11:52 PM

    It all looks fabulous. Cold, but who cares when you're in another country surrounded by beauty and loved ones.

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  10. Paul II !March 23, 2023 at 9:23 AM

    Oh to be in England, now that Spring is here! Enjoy Cornwall. Beautiful spot.
    Safe travelling. Very best wishes P&J

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