A perfect September day, with warm sun and a clear, fresh breeze. London is sort-of back to school, but reluctantly. I wonder how many people are desperately hanging on to the tail ends of work-from-home-for-the-duration-of-the-Olympics. The City certainly seems emptier than normal. In the relative peace, I wander up Ludgate Hill freely, not having to dodge any suits barking into mobiles. Recently-cleaned St Paul's looks at its absolute best, bone white against the blue sky. I cannot find a picture that does it justice.
EARTH has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty
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| Pineappley |
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| More Pineappley |
Apparently the two towers are topped off with a pineapple apiece. Not because Sir Christopher particularly enjoyed fruit salad (although he may well have done), but because the pineapple is a symbol of peace, prosperity and hospitality.
That explains the pineappleyness of so many wallpaper designs and finials. I'd always wondered.
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| Maximum Pineapple |
Some may say that it's possible to go too far with the whole pineapple thing, though.
Not me.
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