Ice

Birds standing on frozen pond, Hampstead Heath

Winter solstice has passed - we're staring in the face of the REAL winter. Permafrost has settled on the sides of buildings that never see the sun. Today Lauch, Andrew and I went walking on Hampstead Heath and watched birds swimming in the frozen pond. We had Duvel beer in the local pub that had a wood fire, sinky chairs and they were playing songs from the seventies.

I wanted to tell you about hazy, long-shadow sunlight, the kick of wintery beer (yes, apparently beer can be wintery) and cosy pubs.

Winter is the most beautiful time of year in London.

Written 30.12.08