There is something special about wandering a city first thing in the morning - it has a different personality when it is not cluttered, the new light is soft. We explored St James' Park, watched the elegant swans glide their way, squirrels fossic for nuts; we sauntered across Horseguards Parade, empty except for the lone guards standing to attention. And you could pretend it was just waiting for us to experience on our own.
We have spent the weekend doing very city things, the galleries, making visits to the most favourite paintings, plus a few new ones, walked the West End, and Covent Garden, the gardens where the deck cairs are waiting for those seeking the sun. It is almost mild today, jumpers and coats are finally being shed for a few hours at least.
The city also offers a few'to do' items as well. I have 'done' the London Eye, the Shard, I went to the latest display at the British Library (as librarians do!), and am doing the Harry Potter studio tomorrow.So that will just about completethis version of the London time.I am pleased my mastery of the intricacies of the Tube have been polished. Quite a satisfying sense to navigate the warren of escalators and tunnels - there is so much life under the streets of London, and the system is growing all the time - amazing.
 Off to Frankfurt for a train adventure.
More soon

 He is popular here too!

 Saturday afternoon and a very civilised demonstrations in The Strand en route to Downing Street.

 Sunday morning view of Whitehall.

 Horse Guards Parade - Sunday morning - all to ourselves.

Buckingham Palace as viewed from St James's Park. A swan has the best view in town - and some notable neighbours.