London – Day 3

Another day of museums – another look at the Science Museum… here a picture of some hour (and other measurement!) glasses.

And, this is possibly from the Natural History museum – but here’s a picture of a bolt of lightning caught in sand. Nae Bad.

Next it was on to the British Museum. Now, this is a place that I really can’t remember being – but must have. It’s incredible – the amount of stuff there is ridiculous.

Here’s a picture of the Rosetta stone which is housed in the museum. The Rosetta stone was used to decipher the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt.

This was a stunning piece of glass – I’m not entirely sure what it’s called (silly me) but it’s one piece of glass and the different colours have been incredibly carefully and beautifully moulded together.

And the head of Augustus. This was buried under a temple (so that everyone would walk on his head!) which is why it’s in such good shape really.

Cocktails were also drunk – this was because Maaike lost a bet that she wouldn’t get a new position (she did!)

Had an absolutely wonderful sendoff from cousins and friends. It was a real highlight to see Declan again – and to meet his fiancée and now wife Grainne. I think she was slightly worried by the fact that, pretty much, everyone told her to “run”. But yes – happily married – and I think they’re both very lucky people.

Possibly the worst part of the entire trip was when Thomas beat me at scrabble. Bleedin’ seven letter word right at the end. Sigh. Here he is trying to look modest – and a picture with his far too lovely wife Paula! Thanks so much for having us to stay – was a great time.