Walk by the river Lea

ByRasa Pelham
Two women smiling while walking along a riverbank lined with greenery and residential boats.

Last Sunday was quite spontaneous for me. In afternoon I popped in to my neighbour’s who suggested we go for a walk. What? For a walk? I know no parks around here in London where I live! However I went along and took Sarah (my new flatmate) with me. After about 20min we reached a river Lea surrounded by nature and lined with cute residential boats. Such a quick scenery change!

A small houseboat on a river with a green landscape in the background. The boat has a wooden door, round windows, and some pots placed on the roof.
Side view of a turquoise boat with circular windows, positioned on grass with a log resting on the roof.
A green narrowboat on a river with potted plants and firewood stacked on the roof, surrounded by greenery.

I love how people living in the boats grow herbs and veg on their roofs. Such a dainty little garden!

A narrowboat on the river Lea, featuring a flower garden on the roof and various items stored on the deck.
A wooden planter filled with strawberry plants, showcasing green leaves, budding strawberries, and a small can beside it.

And the names for the boats are super amazing!

A narrowboat named 'Stardust' moored by a canal, featuring a bicycle on the side and a grassy bank in the foreground.

Sarah found her own 😉

Two women standing in front of a red narrowboat named 'Sarah' with greenery in the background.

And we were so lucky as Collin, who lives in one of those boats gave us a tour on living such a lifestyle.

A man stands on the deck of a small red and white boat, surrounded by greenery and a calm river, with wood planks piled on the roof.

I love his artistic style, especially his desk that he made himself from upcycled scrap wood!

A neatly arranged workspace featuring a vintage radio, artwork on the wall, and a fishing rod with a reel resting on a wooden shelf.
A small, practical kitchen with a wooden countertop, sink, and various cooking utensils. A red kettle and bottles are visible on the shelf above.

And small, but practical kitchen that seems to fit everything….

A small kitchen shelf displaying various pots, pans, and cookery books. The background features a checkerboard pattern. Fresh herbs are visible in a bowl.

Including cookery books! Collin said he likes cooking for people and that we are invited for dinner some time soon… Thanks, Collin, for your hospitality 😉

View from the front of a boat looking down a quiet river lined with trees and residential boats.

On the way back I collected some Elderflower, maybe I will make some cordial tomorrow…

Person standing in nature, smiling and holding a bouquet of elderflowers, wearing a plaid shirt and cardigan, surrounded by greenery.

Have you walked around your neighbourhood recently?
Rasa x

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