Shopping and walking trip in Romford, Barkingside and Fairlop

We took a bus to Romford for some shopping in Matalan, then jumped on a 247 to Barkingside where we went shopping at the Forest Road Farm Shop. After that we headed to the recently opened Pepperman's Deli for lunch before walking home through Fairlop home again.

 

Hornchurch v Carshalton Football Match

I went to Hornchurch today for the league game against Carshalton, until the match was abandoned after half an hour when a power cut took out the lights and a large surrounding area.

 

Week with Siw, Olav, Jens and PK Staying

We've had a busy week with Siw and family staying with us. 

On Sunday, we took them to Wanstead for the farmer's market and a dinner in Luppolo. 

During Monday, while Siv and I worked they took a trip to Greenwich to see The Cutty Sark and The Royal Observatory.

On Tuesday we had a wander around Borough Market and lunch at The Southwark Tavern before heading to the Skygarden for the views, before heading to The Windmill for dinner. After this Olav, Jens, PK and myself went to watch Hornchurch beat Haringey Borough 3-0.

Wednesday was a bit of a rest day with just some shopping at Aldi, Sainsbury's and Sports Direct before a Steak Nigh Dinner at The George in Wanstead.

On Thursday we took a train to Hackney Wick before a walk through Victoria Park (and a coffee/lunch stop at The Pavillion Cafe) and down the Hertford Union Canal, stopping for a pie dinner at The White Posts before walking through The Queen Elizabeth Park past the London Stadium back to Stratford and home.

Friday we headed up town to meet Liv and Richard for a big Chinese meal at Lido in Chinatown, after which we headed to Bar Italia for coffees and drinks.

A few photos are below, the rest are here:

SIW AND FAMILY HOLIDAY PHOTOS