Heatwave

This past week we have had the 2011 summer that never happened.

Temperatures have been pushing 30 degrees up to and including the weekend.

We had a great weekend in the sun. On Saturday Jackie went to a new yoga class and I went for a jog. We packed a lunch and caught the train two stops to Battersea Park where we lazed around watching people around us, including lots of observing young families. As the day drew on we caught a bus back to Clapham Junction where we went to the Drafthouse for a pint and we ended up staying for a meal too. A few photos from our day below...

Jackie looking resplendent next to the lake at Battersea Park

Battersea Park is next to Battersea Power Station funnily enough, the chimneys are ever present towering over the trees

Ready for some serious paper reading

The park is on the Thames, we thought being close to the water might offer some respite from the heat

High tide on the Thames

Jackie in front of a large fountain pond. Some kids were paddling in the pond but it looked pretty gross and I think most of the kids regretted getting in once they had. Especially the poor girl on the right of this shot who appeared to be stuck, she didn't move an inch while we were there and looked quite terrified. She sent her younger brother off to get mum to help out, we didn't hang around to see the outcome. 

All four Battersea Power station chimneys

Jackie's bump silhouette

 This morning we went for a tour of the hospital where Baby Bush will be born. It was hot in there, they don't have aircon because heat like this is unusual. I'm pleased that by the time we have to go back the weather will have cooled down a bit. Apart from the heat the hospital was great. The birthing rooms are comfortable, private and have all sorts of contraptions which I'm looking forward to using. We also saw several tiny babies around the place which was great. One mother even got up to introduce her 1 day old to the entire tour of 12 people!

After the hospital tour we went to a cafe for yum smoothies, French bread with jam and chocolate croissant.

The afternoon was spend in a beer garden at a friend's farewell, we spent most of the time speaking to our friends who was also at the farewell who have a 6 week old baby girl, we got lots of tips and suggestions from them which was great.

Jackie pre hospital tour

After a shower and a change of outfits ready to go to the farewell party. We didn't take the pram but did think about it. 

All in all it's been a great weekend with amazing weather but we're ready for it to cool down now. Bring on winter.