Well after a three week break it was great to see my old friend the Thames again.....I took the train from the Streatham Common station (which is a three minute walk from here) to Clapham Junction. Lordy, Lordy - the sign says it's the busiest railway station in Britain and I can believe it. I nearly got knocked over a few times by people dashing from one platform to the other. I finally found the correct platform for Putney station and I was off.
After I arrived in Putney I had my first coffee of the day at the church cafe I visited at the end of my last walk. Fully intending to get my receipt guess what? Yep I forgot it....ah well.
So I was off and immediately was in the middle of great excitement....there was a women's rowing race happening in just minutes......here was the scene as I strode (okay that's a strong word for how fast I move but it sounds good) along the banks. Putney is known for rowing so it was really special to be there for a race.
I must say the path was really crowded with cyclists, runners (there was a marathon happening near the end of my walk) and people watching the race. I was glad to see so many people out enjoying the fine day but you constantly had to be wary of cyclists roaring by.
I loved this walk!! I am planning to walk some more of the Thames path on Wednesday and I am excited already!
After I arrived in Putney I had my first coffee of the day at the church cafe I visited at the end of my last walk. Fully intending to get my receipt guess what? Yep I forgot it....ah well.
So I was off and immediately was in the middle of great excitement....there was a women's rowing race happening in just minutes......here was the scene as I strode (okay that's a strong word for how fast I move but it sounds good) along the banks. Putney is known for rowing so it was really special to be there for a race.
The path was like this for about half of the way - loved it! |
Harrods furniture depository - no longer used as that I am told but it is in use for something |
And they're off! There were a lot of teams and it was fun to watch as I walked along the river bank. |
Beautiful Hammersmith Bridge completed in 1887 - notice the crowd on the bridge cheering the rowers on |
Still at it! |
Approaching Barnes |
This would be a nice place to sit in the summer... |
I stopped for a coffee and a "comfort break" here - and got my receipt! |
One team is done! And yes, I had to duck under the boat! |
Kew Railway bridge |
And the end of my walk..and the beginning of the next one... |
And back to this place... |
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