Valentines

Celia's tagine was a cracker; the aubergine. On Valentines Day we went to the Shard; it opened on Feb 1st so it's nice to go at the start of something..the idea came to me when i was at Norton Rose down the road earlier in the week. The last slot of just before 4pm was just right as we had day and night views. It may not be the biggest building in the world but the view offers up life; London is its own selling point. If you had forgotten the Queen's River Pageant and the Olympic euphoria here was a reminder of London's glory. The 360 view has something for everyone; Battersea Power Station, Crystal Palace transmitters, Canary Wharf, Wembley, St Pauls. Saw the river and trains snaking round; the meander of the Thames. Blue skies, golden skies, city lights..dreams at altitude. I can't recommend the vistas highly enough.
Afterwards went to buzzing Fish! in Borough Market for oysters..you gladly top up. Beautiful Valentines music at Casa Cuba.