Today has been a big day for the tourists. We went to Trafalgar Square in classic English weather, having bought another umbrella on the way. We went into the National Gallery and saw some John Constable paintings and a few Monets. Thankfully, we also found a 'Madonna and Child', but, alas, no St Sebastian.

We walked up Charing Cross Road to 'Foyles' where we bought a few items and had Morning Tea.

We caught the bus to St Paul's. There was no lady selling pigeon food 'tuppence a bag', but we did see a couple of pigeons. Inside it is quite impressive, particularly the dome. We saw the tombs of Lord Nelson and Christopher Wren. Christopher Wren was the architect of St Paul's. He designed 50 churches and various other buildings. He was a gifted mathematician and physicist. The cathedral brought together all of this talents.

This afternoon we have enjoyed a tour of Lord's. The guide was entertaining and we all enjoyed it immensely. We saw the Urn and heard more details about the history behind it. We went into the Long Room, but no photos are allowed in there. We also went into both dressing rooms and stood on the little balconies where you can see captains stand and wave to their batters to come in when they declare. We went up into the famous Media Centre which has a magnificent view over the ground. Lord's actually has an 8 feet drop from one side of the ground to the other, and the drop is most evident from up high.

After the tour we had a cream tea at the Lord's Tavern and made our way home via the Tube. Mum and Dad are getting used to the rather high escalators.

We are quite tired out back at the hotel, and another simple tea of vegemite sandwiches is all we will muster before bed.