Sunshine at last, glorious sunshine. Back on the bike following the signs of CS7 (Cycle Superhighway 7) out to Clapham Common for brunch and to catch up with Sallyann, whom I have not seen for a couple of decades not that we are counting them. Enjoyed a walk with Sally round the local area, then before heading home a ride round the common. On the way in I managed to follow the signs and do a circle somewhere, astnished that I had arrived at the same point as a few minutes earlier. God knows how that happened, and I managed to avoid doing it twice.
Sometimes under these circumstances I keep an eye out for other people who seem to know where they are going and follow them for a bit. It has led to some interesting places but this time it worked in my favour, as I started to recognise streets and headed in the right direction. At one stage I saw an arrow to a cinema museum but found that the museum was closed, indeed it did not seem to have any regular opening hours so I won't be back.
The Imperial War Museum is an imposing building set in wonderful gardens a visit recommended to me by a couple of people. Inside is a wonderful space several floors high around a large atrium. I started in chronological order with the First World War, and that took ages as it was a fascinating display and collection. There is a gallery at the top housing a large private collection of VC (Victoria Cross) and other medals with stories about the people to whom they've been awarded. Finally I visited the Holocaust section which, as one would expect, is very graphic and very moving about the plight of the victims and the survivors. A comprehensive section through which all move in a sombre mood.
Before heading off I had a cup of tea in the cafe, deciding that what I had seen was enough for one day. A return visit is on my list.
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