As we celebrate 20 years, we at e.Front want to take a moment to express our gratitude to every student and staff member who has ever walked through our doors. Whether you're currently learning with us, visited us in the past, or worked behind the front desk and put up with the teachers for all these years, you've played an important role in our school's story. To each one of you - thank you for your trust, your dedication, and the laughter you've brought to our classrooms.
Here's to the next 20 years of learning and growing together!
Is the juxtaposition of historical and modern elements like in the photo below:
On the left is the nearby architectural icon The Shard, a modern skyscraper that has helped define London's skyline today. On the right, with its modest, traditional architecture, is one of London's surviving structures that reflect the city's past - Wharfinger Cottage. The cottage itself has been here for at least 200 years, although it has probably been renovated or restored at some point, and originally it was the home of the Controller of the Tower Wharf, known as the Wharfinger.
The Wharf used to be a busy dockside with weapons, gunpowder and other military supplies being shipped to and from the Tower, where they were stored and secured under the Wharfinger’s supervision.
Nowadays, I think Wharfinger Cottage is a private residence so who the current occupants are is anyone's guess.
And if you turn around you're met with the Tower of London itself:
This is looking at the western side of the Tower of London from the northern side of the River Thames. Just along the northern bank and walking eastward to Tower Bridge, ...
And then the view from the southern side looking over the River Thames towards The Tower of London. (Wharfinger Cottage now at the foot of the fat skyscraper on the left - you have to zoom in to see it).
At the end of this year’s rainy season, we had a 3-day break making it the longest weekend in over 2 months. I hope you had a great time relaxing and enjoying every minute of it! For me it was an opportunity to escape the big city to see a bit of the Japanese countryside – fresh air, great food, hot springs and some sightseeing, including a river cruise. My destination this time was Shimane prefecture where I spent almost 3 days exploring Matsue city, enjoying the views of Shinjiko Lake and visiting local attractions such Matsue Vogel Park, Shimane Winery and Matsue Castle, to name a few. The rain didn’t exactly help to fully enjoy the trip but made it cool and refreshing before the coming heatwaves, so it was much appreciated nonetheless!
Found somewhere in Ginza, in a shop's display window. I didn't even bother to check the shop's name Sorry!
I'm not very interested in fashion, but I have to admire whoever it was that setup this display. The length that they will go to just for a seasonal display is pretty incredible.
My kids love seashells and cats - So a seashell cat? They'll go crazy.
We’ve been hit by a major heatwave this rainy season which made it hard for many of us to move around comfortably. As for me, the weather made it very difficult to continue my running routine, leaving me overheated and out of breath on the way.
I also noticed how nature found its way to cope with the temperatures. This bottlenose turtle tried to burry itself under cool ground, in the shade of trees and bushes. It seemed that even water wasn’t cool enough for it to stay in the pond.
So, take care everyone and I hope each of you finds a way to stay cool and safe!
Sorry!