Windy & Wet in Waterloo

Waterloo Cubana

@Ronrybs (17849)

London, England

March 15, 2019 7:22am CST

On Wednesday as I was wandering around Waterloo and just about to round a corner I could hear the persistent beat of Latin-American music, just like a carnival. And there it was, the Cubana restaurant getting ready to open and advertising with rhythm. As it was just 11, they were not ready for customers, but I did learn they have a tasty looking menu and are La Casa De La Mujitos. That sounds excellent as I have never tried a mujito! They have a nice pre-theatre menu, which is handy as the Old Vic and Young Vic theatres are within five minutes walk. Being a wet and windy day I didn't real fancy food from a sunny claim, but come summer I plan to be in Waterloo again. It did get me thinking about lunch which is why I ended up at Bond St and a rather nice sandwich shop and a cuppa. At the left of the picture are hire bikes, the silver wheels are the Local Government scheme and the orange wheels are the private company, Mobike. I have not hired a bike in London yet, as I usually bring my folding bike if I think I need one. Still, I should really give them a try.

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Mar 19

That looks nothing at all like the Waterloo station I remember.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

15 Mar 19

In the photo Waterloo is off to the right about 100 M. Having said that, there is an entrance to the Underground about 50 M ahead and right

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@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

17 Mar 19

Wow. Looks almost tropical. You fooled me there for a minute

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

18 Mar 19

If only it were! In the five minutes I was knocking about the area, two rainy squalls passed through. Nothing heavy, just annoyng

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

19 Mar 19

@FayeHazel Well, we are talking about South London!

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@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

18 Mar 19

@Ronrybs At least rain and not snow, still a far cry from someplace tropical

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)

• China

15 Mar 19

Here we call them Shared bicycles ,which are eco-friendly.Waterloo reminds me of the Battle of Waterloo.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

15 Mar 19

I am pretty sure it was named after the battle.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

22 Mar 19

sounds great - I ought to try a Mujito too

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

23 Mar 19

I keep meaning to look up what a mujito is!

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@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

2 May 21

Lovely there good old Waterloo..tis windy and wet here today too. I am glad of it.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

8 May 21

Today, Saturday, it is very wet and windy. Don't think I shall be going out much today

@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

27 Mar 19

This place wasn't there when I were Ron. Looks a treat though.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

29 Mar 19

A lot of these places seem to pop up and may last a month or two, maybe even a year or two, but the public tastes seem to be forever on the move

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@janethwayne (5193)

• Philippines

15 Mar 19

If you have a bike already then you can just use it but I think to rent one is fun I guess.I like bikes too.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

15 Mar 19

I usually plan my trips, so I can bring mine if I think I need it. Should I get it wrong, it is no trouble hiring a bike with a card.

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