London

I’ve just arrived in England for August, and have spent a few days at my parents house, admiring the lush summer garden and spotting the local wildlife.

We walked on Farthing Downs, and I was so happy to see that they’ve left it wild and meadowy (for nesting skylarks!) with a grassy path along the top to enjoy the view.

The wild blackberries were sweet and a little tart and I’m wondering if I should go back and collect some more to make a summer pudding.

I also spent a day in London and visited a few of my favourite shops, and met a friend for a picnic and a long catch-up in Green Park.

I bought marmalade in Fortnum and Masons and a few brushes in Cornelisons and browsed in Hatchards. They just don’t make shops like that anywhere else.