I spent a good part of yesterday running round making sure everything was organised for our family road trip to visit the southern branch of the family. As Phil was not going with us, we needed to make sure everything was organised at hime as well. Then, after we had deposited him at the chess, as usual on a Thursday, my daughter, three of her offspring and I set off to drive to Chesham, arriving in time to pack everyone off to bed.
We’d been planning this for a while and as all the younger children’s half term holidays coincided, including finishing on Thursday rather than waiting until today. So we were able to organise an expedition into London.
London is already getting geared up for Christmas. Granddaughter Number Two protested that we have not got Hallowe’en out of the way but that’s how it is.
We took the children to the Museum of Illusion, well worth a visit.
Lunch was pizza at a food hall not far from there.
And then we went of to take a look at the Wallace Collection . Amazing to think that that huge house was once a family home, albeit a rich family.
Amazing also to discover that not only the small boy but his sister was a fan of swords and armour.
It’s a long time since I first visited the Wallace Collection. This time, with some rather tired children accompanying us, we didn’t get to look at everything, just the impressive armour and such.
There was some impressive pottery and glassware.
And there was a bit ofGrayson Perry, always worth looking at.
Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!
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