Back in London

I got back from the Middle East late Saturday night for what was supposed to be a delightful Sunday afternoon with Jess on her birthday.

Alas it was not to be.

Sometimes it pays to hope for little because  little is often what you get.

I saw her on the way through last week and took the precaution of giving her the birthday prezzies a week early.

Glad I did.

 We did have a lovely afternoon last week though and came across this bizarre elfin statue in a church courtyard off Piccadilly.
Not sure what to make of it.

 The rest of the pictures are just random snaps going to and from appointments.
There's a new (ish) bike rental scheme in London.
Did I ever mention it before?

 Consider it mentioned.

 I came across the sign below late afternoon today.
Is it a Banksy?
Is it a Banksy wanna be?

 The fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square has a new occupant.
Not sure what to make of it.

 Final piece of news:
I had my pocket picked this afternoon.
Wallet gone.
All my cards etc.
The window of opportunity was about 2 minutes and whoever did it knew exactly what they were doing.
Quite an astonishing bit of light fingered work.
I didn't feel/notice a thing.
Well I did feel pretty sick once I realised what had happened.
Usually I separate out cards/money etc. when travelling bringing only what is absolutely essential when venturing out.
This is London and I used to live here.
I didn't do that this time.
Silly me.
I can only be thankful that this happened on the last day of this trip.
All is well.

I fly early in the am back home.

Toronto Wednesday and Brazil Saturday.

How's your week look?

Love to all

T