The London Tower

I used to walk past this every day to catch my train to work. I was disappointed to find the Ravens have all gone- except those locked up in cages.. Poor things.

We took time to explore the jewels and the towers with interactive displays.

There weren't many places we were allowed to take photos, and the crowds.. Even in this week day, were unbelievable .

Here is a photo of me outside traitors gate.. The only person who has ever gone through there and left again was Queen Elizabeth 1.

Us in Paris

The whole family is having a great time in Paris and making the most of what may be the last time we spend time together.

A huge day today with sightseeing, buses and boats...

Our apartment is above s very busy street with music and gorgeous smells wafting up. We are across the roadfrom the   modern art museum and a short walk from the Louvre.

At a typical English Fair

How frightfully English! The kids and I found a fair happening in one of the normally gated squares ( a beautiful garden space normally locked and not yo be used other than by local residents)

Greeting us was a Pimms table..

And then, beyond that was a coconut shy and tin can knock em down. I felt like I'd stepped into an Enid Blyton book.

To top it all off, to my delight, was a traditional Punch and Judy show. The kids were captivated... 

The dialogue as classic.. So funny. I think I enjoyed the audience participation of 'oh No She isn't!' Etc more than than the show.

The kids decorated cakes and tried their hand at the duck bob. Beautiful weather!!!