Kensington Gardens, 16 May

Though we’ve made short forays into the gardens, I had long wanted to see the Italian garden and the Albert Memorial, a plan that in the past had been rained out. But today was a pleasant day and a Monday, so no weekend crowds.

Italian Garden

Oh, well

Along the way

Along the Serpentine
Peter Pan statue, placed in the park in 1912 by JM Barrie—without notice or permission

Albert Memorial

Albert Memorial, erected by Queen Victoria in tribute to her beloved husband

The major continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas) are represented by women astride massive animals.

Albert Hall

And back. . .

Kensington Palace, to which the gardens once belonged


Dinner at a fine Lebanese restaurant. Tomorrow Covid test and packing.