On Saturday after more than 6 months in the neighbourhood, I went to the Horniman Museum. To date I have been both under and overwhelmed by the voices of support from the community - especially from the highly vocal pram pushing brigade. As I have a slight allergy to under 18s, I was a rather intrepid visitor this Saturday- but it was raining heavily and the museum looked rather inviting.The museum is beautifully presented and well laid out. It is what I consider the ideal size for a museum, with enough space to keep you interested, but not so much that you feel overwhelmed. The main focus is natural history and anthropology, which I have to say don't particularly interest me. But I had wanted to see the Aquarium - and it is a little cracker (despite my camera work above...). I plan to go back with the bf and show him what you can do with a fish tank (well maybe not). The guard suggested that 5pm at the weekend maybe a good time to go as the little'uns tend to have headed home for their tea by then. This only gives you 30 mins, but I would love to see it when a little quieter.
Of real interest to me though was a photo essay on 'India Recycled' showing how your Oxfam cast offs can make it into blankets in the markets of Delhi. I hadn't seen any promotion for this, but found it was really interesting, well laid out and as of no interest to children, was beautifully peaceful. Delightful.
