A day of walking that never seemed to end... whenever we reached one end of the tube, we had to turn back and head to another.
Luckily, it was a warm day and the surroundings were very pretty indeed, highlighting starkly the contrast between the east and west ends of the District Line. With Barking and East Ham on one end, and Earl's Court, Richmond and Kew at the other, the difference is truly spectacular.
I was also lucky to be accompanied by the lovely Emma Lowe, who in contrast to former walkers didn't complain once (not mentioning any names...), and brought flapjacks. A very hard act to top, although I'm more than happy for others to try...
Heading out from Earl's Court, the first destination was Ealing Broadway. Further familiarity, as the walk covered the same path as the Piccadilly Line had a couple of weeks ago, but very pleasant it was and so I could not complain. From there, a quick tube back to Chiswick Park was followed by a beautiful walk via Kew to Richmond, probably the nicest of London's surrounding areas that I have yet encountered.
Wearily we climbed back on and tubed back to Earl's Court for the short walk to Kensington Olympia, the District Line's last terminus. Excitedly, we then found a pub.
On the way home, I completed the first of a three part journey the details of which will be highly confidential until it is finished. Well, as confidential as showing the photos on facebook. Never mind.
I will sleep soundly tonight after a LOT of walking!
Night all...
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