I woke up this morning (which is always a relief), glad I felt fine after a tipple or two with my brother and sister-in-law in a riverside pub last night and set off to the City for a quick watch of the Lord Mayor's procession. I caught these chaps, waiting in deep thought, before the procession started.

The rain was pouring down unfortunately and, after struggling for half an hour with an umbrella, poking a few people with it as I tried, unsuccessfully, to balance it on my shoulder and trying to take photos of moving people and vehicles! (I haven't mastered that one yet..I might need to come off 'auto'...still far too terrifying!), I took shelter in Costa (exactly the same as I did last year). Festive drinks are back (hurrah!) I had a Gingerbread and Cream Latte, complete with tiny, jolly, smiling gingerbread biscuit.

More tipples and dinner out tonight with friends. Enjoy the rest of your weekends!