Chilling in London and Preparing for the Camino

So, I arrived in London last Thursday, and was very glad to be able to just relax. Frances is a wonderful hostess, and she keeps reminding me to help myself when I want anything. I sleep in, I read, watch TV, go for walks and not much else. I think soon I should remind myself that I am in London and should go do something interesting or special.
Yesterday I was accompanied by Frances' neighbours, Enid and Byron, to Croydon to buy some hiking gear (I bought a Swiss Army Knife!!!) I also found some really nice ''trousers'' and a hat (I hate hats.) So, I am all kitted out to start my next adventure, but I don't think I am really ready to go just yet. I have not bought any ticket to get to France, although I am working on that now. I want to find the most economical way to get there, and thats proving a problem. Anyhow, after the shopping Byron begged me to go to Wimbledon (he loves the trams!) I gave in to his cute little begging, although while being cute it was also very irritating, and we went to Wimbledon. We did not do much there, however, just go to the bookstore and McDonalds. I have to say I am proud of myself that this is the first time I have gone to McDonalds in Europe...sometimes they just looked like such an easy option! It was good to have a BigMac again, and now I won't have any cravings for a few months I think. The day was full of Byron holding my hand, singing and saying my name over and over again. Quite enjoyable, but on the way home I was feeling quite sick from all those trams and busses!
Today, Frances and I went back to Croydon to meet Juliet and her children. We had lunch together, and I bonded with Isabelle. She is an energetic six year old who took quite a liking to me...we held hands the rest of the afternoon. It was nice to be with Juliet, I think she is quite a wonderful and generous woman. She is very warm and kind to me, and its nice to speak to someone younger than 80 sometimes!
Juliet suggested that she call her brother-in-law and ask him if he has time to take me around. I said that sounded good, it would be nice to get out, and that way I don't have to go to all the traditional tourist sites. He will be able to suggest some other options. So perhaps in the next few days I will hang out with him. And do something with my time in London!