Due to being generally useless and always leaving things until the last moment, and thereby causing myself and others maximum inconvenience, I had to travel into London yesterday to get my passport renewed on a Premium four hour turnaround service. Four hours isn't a long time to kill in London, so I took a stroll up to Buckingham Palace, then through sunny St James' Park, past Admirality Arch and into Trafalgar Square. A quick splash in the fountains was followed by a visit to the National Gallery -- an ideal place to while away the time.I went for Holbein's 'The Ambassadors', Stubbs' 'Whistlejacket' and the Canaletto's -- my old favourites -- but its was Duane Hanson's 'Traveller' that really stood out and caught the eye (pictured above). It was so out-of-place that initially, without my glasses on, I thought it was real. A very clever piece of work, cleverly positioned and exhibited by the gallery.
Had a coffee, spotted some NevilleUK trays, picked up the passport -- I now look like a con rather than a boyband member -- and took the slow train home.
India had her first ballet lesson yesterday. Tomorrow is her 4th birthday!
