Sunday. London sleeps.

If ever you are lost for something to do on a Sunday morning that's not gonna cost you a fortune, here's my tip for a trip!
Hyde Park, early. Walk towards the Serpentine Lake, sit outside the Cafe with a cappucino and laugh at the tradition of the swimming club there whose members swim around even if the temperature is freezing. Feel proud that as much as you love to swim, your brain is tuned to be sensible and not perverse. Take a walk around the Princess Dianas Memorial ,which is a clever design of running water around fancy concrete that is designed by people who were not clever enough to realise that she would rather have given money to children, just dumb.
Leave swiftly and head towards the Wellington Arch roundabout at the bottom of Park lane. Amuse yourself by seeing that the crossing point has the green light for people,bikes and horses when it's safe to cross. On the roundabout is a series of monuments remembering the fallen of the world wars and other Empire battles. The Royal Artillary bronze sculptures of soldiers is staggering in detail. The Australian wall of rememberance is quite modern and has a cascade of water running over the top of the marble. At the opposite end is a fine bronze of a young man with the cutest rear end in London, somewhat seeming out of place. Head through the big arch, cross the road and see the new burning monuments to the dead of the commonwealth. A slow walk brings you to the Canadian memorial which has carved maple leafs in marble with water flowing over the surface. Just before Buckingham Palace view the Canada gates. If you have arrived before 11.30 am, you are just in time to see the changing of the Queens guards. Soldiers marching with a brass band head towards the Palace and swop with the old guard. Sounds dull but tradition has its place. Remember that the traffic is diverted to make way for thousands of visitors with their cameras trying to get a good shot. It's a good people only thing.
Through the beautiful adjacent park, get a good look at the Pelicans and the manic peanut seeking squirrels, and check out Horseguards Parade. Take time to feel sorry for the horse guys as they become engulfed by people irritating them ,and the horses ,to get a photo alongside.
Next up is Trafalgar Square. Nelson's Column is under refurb at this time, leading me to wonder how they got the scaffolding up! This is Londons main meeting and event venue. Thanks to the Mayor, there is usually something good going on free!
Beleive me when I say that London sleeps on Sundays and the people take it over.