Dearest American

I went out in search of a demo on Saturday and ended up at Leicester Square.

There I met an American.

We began by talking over a book and moved on to discussing the economy and the city.

Sightseeing

He wanted to know somewhere to go with only a day in the city.

My mind went blank.

We were sitting in the middle of the West End, where everything cultural sits and I couldn't direct him anywhere.

Useless suggestions

I mentioned the National Gallery, but not even I was particularly convinced by this suggestion.

I finished my lunch and got going.

Having time to think

Then on wondering round my mind started to fill with places.

The Tate Modern, The Houses of Parliament, The South Bank and I felt bad I hadn't managed to bring these suggestions to mind.

So, dearest American, should you read this.

Places to go, people to see

Go to the Tate Modern and check out Jackson Pollock or just the wonder of the building.

Visit the Houses and Parliament and get them to show you round all its Gothic majesty.

Sneak into St Paul's and wonder at Wren's masterpiece.

Walk along the south bank and look at the modernism and graffitti.

The galleries, meh, it's the buildings and the people that fill them that I love.