As part of the celebrations there was a massive boat floatilla down the Thames. This event meant that all the bridges were closed except for ours as well as all the roads around the river. Millions of people lined the shores to watch this event even thought it was a misserable and grey.
Given that we were basically trapped in the area we decided to take advantage of the event and take the boys local park which was in the opposite direction.
The park was basically deserted so the boys were spoilt for choice.
Occassionally a family would wonder through on their way to or from the festivities. A girl (about 8 years old) from one such group played with Zachary for a few minutes before they had to go. Before she left she kindly gave us her balloon; much to the delight of Zachary.
Thank goodness the little girl will never know that this wonderful gesture would only last 1 hour.