Naturally, this time of year (as opposed to any other time of year, obviously) is all about eating and drinking. Good friends gave us a cheeseboard for Christmas - they know us so well - so we had to try it out. I am pleased to report that it is perfectly fit for purpose.
With a couple of free days to spend, my thoughts turned immediately to reading. I walked to the library to search out some non-fiction books I've been trying to trace. It was a very hot day - too hot for running (hence the walk) - and the library was closed, but I had a pleasant walk anyway and played with a photographic app which highlights shapes and shadows.
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| New Blood (Gateway Artwork) by Paloma Ramos |
I went for a day of culture with a friend, which included watching a French film, having lunch in New Acton, and viewing an exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.
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| Graffito in New Acton |
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| New Acton greenery |
We actually visited the gallery to see the David Hockney exhibition - more of which later - but I always make time to sit for a few moments in front of Monet's waterlilies, which fill my mind and soul with peace.
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| Waterlilies by Claude Monet |
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| Detail from Waterlilies |
The building itself is very stylish with lots of hidden passages and staircases. We ascended to the members' lounge to talk nonsense about art and other things, and to admire the view.
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| The view from the Members' Lounge of the NGA |
Chester also had a very busy day, as you can see.
We didn't manage to get to Christmas Dinner with this particular group of friends this year, so we had a not-quite-Christmas meal with them instead.
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| Dinner at the home of The Luminosity |
Him Outdoors spent quite a lot of the week at the brewery making more beer, which makes him happy - almost as happy as drinking it.
And that's it for another year - have a great 2018 everybody!
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