London 26th April 2009

We met Natalie at Tooting Bec Station and off we went on an adventure around London. Could not tell you how many times we were on & off the tube, pays to get around with a seasoned Londoner who knows her way around. First up we went to Harrod's, what an opulent store, signed the Princess Diana Book and generally looked around, everything is on a grand scale. Then onto Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, by this time we all wanted to sit down, wait for this had lunch at Macca's. We decided to go to Oxford Street (famous for the shopping) so back on the tube, but not without some minor drama, when we got to the platform the train was there so Natalie got on, me after her but the doors closed so I pushed them with both arms, Graham behind pushing my backside in the train, doors close and he is still on the platform! I'm saying shit how is he going to find us, she is telling me in between laughing uncontrollably at the look on my face, "it's alright Auntie Helen he will get the next train and get off at the next station" I was concerned but sure enough that is what happened. Typical "Cleeland's" had it all under control!! So off we went to this warehouse place called Primark, made a small purchase after fighting the huge crowds, Graham sat out on the ledge of the building and was suitably entertained people watching. Then it was coffee, 3 more tubes to a pub in Clapham Common called The Frog Forget Me Not and a well deserved relax with a few beers and a meal, as you can see by the photo we are all exhausted. By the way everyone had to buy Graham ear plugs!!!!!