Something For The Weekend
June 25th, 2010
God, this makes me want to go home.
(Time-lapse video by Alex Silver)
What’s it all about?
The sentimental musings of an ageing expat in words, music, and pictures. Mp3 files are up for a limited time so drink them while they're hot.
Contact me: lee at londonlee dot com
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But I bet you’ve got a bigger garden than me.
Me too and I only live in Newcastle Upon Tyne. But my son has just gone back home today- he is at Uni in London.