Queens Tennis without Richard Gasquet 😞😢 & Novak Djokovic's Serious Practice 🎾

I went to Queens tennis (Fever-Tree Championships) to see qualifying.


Qualifying Day 1 on Saturday

 Nico Mahut

J.Benneteau

I also saw many other players.

 Dimitrov

Stan

Andy Murray was stretching next to Stan.

 Marin

 Kyle Edmund

Denis Shapovalov

Pierre came out for practice after the match...

The most notable one was Novak's practice session.

I have seen many his practice sessions before. He normally practices in the relaxing atmosphere. But, yesterday, he was more serious!

The reason why was his practice partner!  ⬇️

Damir Dzumhur

Damir was playing very well! He even made Nole more serious in his practice session!

It was very enjoyable to see their practice!



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It is not easy without Richard Gasquet for me, but I am trying to enjoy myself.


Thank you for selfie, Jack Sock, Marin & Shapovalov!!! Jack Sock was extremely nice!!!

Masquerade Mask Party in Brighton ♪♪

We went to Brighton for party.


The dress code was 'formal dress with a masquerade mask'.


We have handmade masks from Venice. We got these when we went to the other masquerade mask party before. I was not expecting that we would use these masks again! ^^

The party was very enjoyable. We met many new people.



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Before party we walked in Brighton. It was the second time to visit there for me.

My husband was very happy because he had fish & chips there. Long time no fish & chips for us!


We really enjoyed our short trip to Brighton!

My Grass Season ♪♪

My grass season started.


My first day on the grass court this year was not easy. It was very windy... Grass irregulars & wind difficulties! When windy I have to add more top spins. Tiring!!! 😱😅

Anyway I had been waiting for this season. The season I can see Richard Gasquet. A bit disaapointed with the news he is not playing at Queens though... 😢😢😢


Richard Gasquet is still in clay season. Hoping his hip pain goes away soon and he can make a good result at RG.


Richard, waiting for you here in London! 😍

Harrods & Michelin Guide Book ♪♪

I went to Harrods for shopping.

As usual many people were there. It seems like one of the tourist attractions.




After shopping at Harrods I went to Nespresso shop nearby.


I got a nice surprise there!


Present from Nespresso!   ⬇️

Prefect present! Yes, I love fancy restaurants!


Nespresso people made me very happy!!!  😃

Freezing Weather in London ❄️⛄️

It is in March.


I was expecting some flowers around in March, but, what I saw was snow...


Very cold here in London...

Tube station platform 

 Winter scenery through the tube windows

Waiting for spring/summer! Waiting for the season I can see Richard Gasquet!!!

Richard, hoping your knee injury will get better soon! 💝

Spa in Jumeirah London Hotel ♪♪

My friend is the member of the health club in Jumeirah London.


She invited me to her club. Lucky me! 😁

The club is situated on the high floor so the view is nice although it was snowing on that day...


At first we had nice healthy lunch there. It was very good. We kept eating 12-3PM non stop! 😋


Then we went to pool area. I loved their sauna & steam room. It was ladies only (I mean completely separated) so some ladies were naked. 😱 My husband was jealous of me!? 😁😂


They also have a nice gym.

At last we had ginger/honey tea! So nice! They also brought a spinach & ricotta cheese muffin for me. Impressive service!

I really enjoyed spending time with my friend at this health club. Nice girls day out!

Michel Roux Jr.

I went to Whole Foods for shopping today.

Guess who I saw there? (When I asked my husband, his answer was 'Gasquet'! 😂)

Michel Roux Jr. was there!!!


It was the first time to see him although I visited 'The Gavroche' & 'Roux at the Landau' before.


Yes, I took a photo with him!  😁


He made my day!!!  😄

Scottish Burns Supper @ Caledonian Club Knightsbridge ♪♪

Our Scottish friend invited us to Burns Supper at Caledonian Club in Knightsbridge.

Yes, we had haggis again!!! Oops, I forgot to take a photo of my starter...

Sprinkled some whisky on top of my haggis! (Do not even think of ingredients! 😱)

After the desert, usual speech & poem time.

This year, Irish ambassador made a speech. ↑↑


We met many new people and had very interesting conversations.


Nice to learn about Scottish culture!

Alain Ducasse Lunch & Private Cinema at Bvlgari Hotel ♪♪

On Boxing Day we went to Bvlgari Hotel in Knightsbridge.


We joined their special Boxing Day event. Yes, lunch & cinema!!!


At first we had Alain Ducasse lunch in Italian/Provence style.

Restaurant Rivea

 Dip with my husband's hand 😁

 Dover Sole for main!

The best Yule Log I have ever had! 

We really liked their food.


The best collaboration between French & Italian!





After very enjoyable lunch, we went to the hotel basement for the private cinema.


Our candies, popcorn & drinks were waiting for us there! I could pick my favourite sweets in a bag! So much fun!

We really enjoyed it!!!


Very good service throughout!


This hotel became our favourite! 💗💗💗 Definitely coming back!