The FD Linges shared a few last hurrahs before Mum started school and Bob began going to nursery four days a week (up from his previous two).
Having fun with soccer in Hyde Park, 1 September.
September 1, we visited Hyde Park, in particular the Serpentine, in which sat this colorful pyramid made by the installation artist Christo. It was a fun day where we also played soccer in the park (see video above), and Bob got up close with some Serpentine swans.
Sunday, 2 September, we spotted a sunny day and thought we better head straight for the shore before it's too late this year. Many, many others had a similar idea. Above, Bobby and I in Brighton Station just after we alighted from the Thameslink. We're both smiling in anticipation of the fun awaiting us on our day trip to Brighton.
Brighton Beach has no sand, just rocks. I did wade into the English Channel; those rocks on the bare feet are uncomfortable, and the water is cold like the Pacific. Bobby enjoyed throwing rocks into the sea. In the distance you can see the Brighton Pier. On the pier we found carnival games; Christine bought some churros, which reminded us of Seoul where churros are very popular (fourth wave globalization, I guess). Bobby also rode on a carousel with his baba.
A long slide at the Regent's Park, 8 September. This day we also had a fine dining lunch at Portland, where Bobby was pretty well behaved (by the way, we really enjoyed the food and experience there so would recommend to anyone in London), and visited the extremely crowded bookstore -- nay, Instagram selfie venue -- Daunt Books in Marylebone. Marylebone is one of those classic and charming London neighborhoods that is in fact so attractive that it's become way too expensive and way too crowded. But you do get to spot a few Italian super cars prowling the roads.
We spotted this sidewalk polling station in front of the Highbury and Islington train station, 9 September.
Bob's best friend handing him a birthday present in our building's courtyard, 26 September.
Bringing summer to a close, Bobby's birthday was also Christine's first day of school. Nainai, who had been with us in London for most of September, prepared this digger-themed cake for our little boy who loves earth moving equipment or any type of vehicle. He loved wearing baseball hats over the summer; it was hard to get him to take them off even indoors.
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