Victoria Pendleton, Dani King and Laura Trott wave to the cheering crowds in the victory parade.
I got there at 11.30 and the streets were already lined, but I managed to squeeze behind three small children who posed no dangers to my viewing.
Very exciting and moving to see all the athletes, both Olympian and Paralympian, on the floats. Most of the big stars just happened to be on the other side of the float, so missed Hoy, Farah and Ennis. But did catch these three, Jonny Peacock, Louis Smith, Mickey Bushell, Nicola Adams, one of the triathlete brothers, the back of Ellie Simmonds and loads of faces I recognised but couldn't quite place.
Heroes all of them.
Then I had a quick Italian lunch (tricolore and salmon pasta) in a tucked away but very nice place in Bow Churchyard - Taberna Etrusca - before walking to the National Portrait Gallery to see the London 2012 portraits there. Excellent photographs. Closes 23 September if you want to catch.
Oh - you're getting the prize for closest close up! Those are BIG medals! Fab atmosphere - I'm surprised you didn't push in front of those children ;0)
