Been Up To London To Visit The Queen…

…well, if not the Queen, then at least the Queen's House. The trio travelled by car to Greenwich, and strolled through the Park in the rain [Mr Toad glared disapprovingly at the sign forbidding entry to caravans]. They observed all the construction work for the forthcoming sporting events – and the mysterious signs.

“But all the trees and flowers seem quite still” said a confused Mole. The Queen’s House was a splendid edifice – “almost as elegant as my wonderful Toad Hall” declared Toad, grandly.

Inside Liz held our friends up to the window, so they could see the wonderful view down to the river, through the two parts of the Naval College buildings.

It was raining heavily outside, so much time was spent inside, admiring the great works of art.

Mr Toad was thrilled to spot a picture of his favourite monarch. “Dear Henry VIII – a man after my own heart, fond of good food, good wine, music and parties. He certainly knew how to enjoy himself, didn’t he? Please take my picture alongside him!”

After that there was much enjoyment of the bustling streets of Greenwich, and meeting Steph and Mark for lunch.

“Whatever is that?” said Ratty, spotting a Pearly King in his Taxi. Mole felt his outfit was rather gaudy, but Toad pondered on the possibility of getting himself a suit made up, suitably embellished with pearl buttons.

It would make an interesting change from his usual bright tweeds, after all.

Then it was .time to climb back up the hill to the car. Great excitement when Ang and Bob met dear friends Andrew and Eleanor, out on their tandem [so much excitement, that nobody remembered to take a photo of their spectacular velocipede] Eleanor reads the blog – so deserves a special mention!!

At the top of the park, the three rested on a bench to get their breath back. “Look – this has been given in memory of a woman as small as Ang!” cried Mole.

“When I die” pleaded Ang “Please do not install a bench anywhere, saying ‘she loved this spot’ will you?”

“We couldn’t” said Bob “You never stop anywhere long enough for us to know which spot to put it in!”

Everyone laughed and went home for tea.