Would you like a spot of tea?

Grandma took the little one and me out to tea this afternoon at Maids of Honour tea room--about a 30 minute walk from their flat. This has been a favourite past time of mine since our visits to London began a few years ago. For some reason I never feel guilty about adding heaps of cream and sugar to my tea or smothering a scone with clotted cream when enjoying a proper English tea. And, of course, Penelope remembered her manners and behaved perfectly.

Here are some other highlights from the past week in London...

Tea and a side of Hemingway with Father at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park. She's progressed quite quickly from board books.

Strolling the streets of London. I am beginning to acquire a whole new set of skills--how to manuever a stroller up and down flights of stairs and escalators in order to ride public transportation. I feel very sorry for those of you in wheelchairs.

Penelope hamming it up for the camera in St. James's Park.

Princess P visits Buckingham Palace.

There's nothing better than a stroll along the Thames in Richmond,
especially when it involves ice cream with the grandparents!

(All you London weather skeptics, please take note of the brilliant bright sky)

A picnic at dusk by the Richmond Bridge with the little one.

By the way, a picnic blanket with a waterproof bottom is an excellent investment.