Calum turns 22

A day out in London

On 2 October 2012 Calum turned 22. We spent the day in London. I took the day off work and travelled down with Calum in the morning and we met up later with Joe to go out for a meal in Covent Garden. 

Calum in London

Exhibition at The Barbican

Calum and I went for a stroll and then went to see a wonderful photographic exhibition from the 60s and 70s at The Barbican called 'Everything was Moving'. It was thought-provoking and wonderfully evocative, telling a very powerful narrative about the social history of the times which featured some hugely significant political and social change, especially related to the treatment of racial minorities.

Burgers and beer

Calum had to go off to college so I took the opportunity to go to Covent Garden and take in the atmosphere and browse round the shops. It's one of my favourite places in London. I met Joe off the train at Kings Cross and we went back to Covent Garden where we had a look round before meeting Calum at The Roadhouse, a 1950s style diner that looked like good fun. It was - and very reasonable too as we got there for Happy Hour!

 Joe and Calum at The Roadhouse cafe

 Me and Calum at The Roadhouse

 Me, Joe and Calum at The Roadhouse

We all had burgers and beer which we really enjoyed. Calum was especially pleased with the size of his burger. The people were very friendly and the waiting staff very attentive. Even though we were full when we caught the train home, somehow we still managed to find room for birthday cake. It was a great day and and a great way to celebrate Calum's birthday. 

The birthday boy with his beer and massive burger

Me with Calum and his birthday cake