My nephew's wedding was really nice - a simple service in a
really nice church - plain wood and stone, but lovely embrodered hassocks. The bride was seriously corseted and not meringuey at all. And the bridesmaids wore pink. My outfit worked (hooray) - and I was really pleased with the hat, which I had customised with a turquoise flower. The reception was a nice family party with plenty of food and drink. It was good to catch up with relatives I haven't seen for ages. I was a bit concerned when my mother kept asking the baby's name - I hope this isn't a sign of anything serious.
Had a bit of a cultural week - went to see the BP portrait awards exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (I like to do this every year) - but there was nothing that really caught my imagination. I particularly disliked the winning entry- it looked like a bad fantasy art picture.
I saw my first "4th plinthers" in Trafalgar Square - probably one of the least interesting ones on Tuesday - just a young man shouting down to a crowd of girls, but when I was back there on Wednesday, there was a young woman obviously sketching the view from the plinth - a much more appropriate use of the hour.
Why was I back in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday? Well - I had a ticket for "Arcadia" at the Duke of York Theatre. What a great play - I really enjoyed it. Great performances, a simple set and a completely wonderful experience. I had forgotten how the mathematical theme works with the romantic theme. Fabulous.
Afterwards I met Bex for dinner at Meze Mangal - turkish tea and bobrek kebab (whole lamb's kidneys on a stick). I always enjoy the food there, and it doesn't cost the earth.
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