We've had some beautiful weather the past few days. I just had to take advantage of it by visiting both Kensington Park and Holland Park last Thursday. The Serpentine Gallery, in Kensington Park, is always a favorite stop for me and every summer they invite a different artist or architect to create their outdoor pavilion. This year's pavilion, designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of the Guthrie Theater, is about to close so I popped in for a light lunch. Afterwards I wandered throughout the park to view the Serpentine's outdoor sculpture installation by Anish Kapoor. The pieces were inspired by and designed to extend the surrounding environment. I thought they were whimsical (of course, anything I can see myself in is OK in my book!)
I then visited the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park (after checking out the Kensington Whole Foods - there was a humidor, FOR CHEESE.) I love Japanese gardens - the landscape is created specifically to enjoy pretty views, no matter where you stop on the path. It was relaxing to sit and watch fish swimming in the koi pond and peacocks strutting by. Actually, for dinner that night, Gavin and I continued the theme by eating sushi, noodle soup and sake at the nearby Japanese restaurant. ;)
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