I've taken to going for walks on my lunch breaks, an effort to stretch the back and legs after hours at the desk. Ambitious on this scorching afternoon, I made it as far as Spitalfields near Liverpool Street, taking in the scene of the city grind along the way. Not such a grind at this hour. Constructions workers lined up in the shade under their scaffolding much on sandwiches, people-watching with a curiosity that suggests the view from ground level is a novelty. A churchyard spotted with city workers, lounging on the lawn, catching some sun. Business folk enjoying a pint outside overflowing pub doors. Relaxing. The sun has this effect.
