I really struggle with London in the winter, it's so dark and grey and long, that it's easy to get bogged down by it all, but spring is a different story as people start to come out of hibernation. The faces on the tube are a little less glum, European summer trip planning begins in earnest, and summer festival/event posters pop up.
While I am lucky enough to have avoided one of the coldest winters on record here, I can't help but get caught up in the changing vibe of the city.
As is always the case in London there is lots on, yesterday I wandered around a Roy Liechtenstein exhibition at the Tate Modern, sampled some goodies at my all time favourite, the Borough Market and walked aimlessly around Selfridges. After my time in Africa, I actually find places like Selfridges even crazier than I used to - materialism and consumerism at its very best (or worst, depending on ones view). I also partook in having a few wines with friends in Shoreditch. Today I'm going to take a walk on Hampstead Heath and perhaps go to the British Museum.
London is an utterly charming place when one doesn't face the usual constraints of day to day life. I love being here when I am free to spend my days at will and don't have to face the daily commute or hectic pace of working life here.
And, just because I can, a few photos.
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