Ode to London

Well, our weekend in London was most definitely a success. We managed to have both a relaxing time, yet see and do tons of stuff. I'll post some specific stories as the week goes on.

This trip re-affirmed for me that London is definitely "my" city. While I (mostly) love New York, I just have a connection with London that I don't have with New York. This was my 7th or 8th trip back to the city since I went there to study abroad in 1998 and each trip reaffirms my affection.

London and New York are mostly similar and they grow more alike as the years pass. Yet, there's just something about London that I connect with on an emotional level. I think it partly has to do with the history. I'm constantly blown away as I walk to streets and think about the rich history of the buildings I'm passing. It's also the people. They just seem to have a better approach to life. It's not all about work. And they seem to understand that life can't be taken too seriously. It's a delicate balance and it's easy to stray too far to other side (ie the French), but the Brits seem to have it just about right.

I don't think I'll have the opportunity to move to London anytime soon, but if I did, let me share with you my dream house.

I'd like to live on a cute cobblestone street like this one in Kensington:

And, I'd love a quirky little house like this one:

Comments

[b]

House is to die for. Please move there and hire me to be your maid or something. what kind of room could possibly be at the top of that windowed turret?

[BB]

Stumbled on your blog accidentally - how ironic you posted this the very day I moved from London to US. Can we swap? I'll take NY, which is MY favourite city and you can have London - I'm done with the place!!!

All the best with the cutie homeboy!!

BBxx

[Alexis]

I live in London - and have the same affinity for the place. Am moving back to the States for work - and am equally thrilled, as opportunity (and money!) are so much better over there. Also - Target.

Ask me in three months if I still feel the same though . . . .

[London Hotels]

These pictures look lovely.. You can find many Kensington hotels on LastMinute travel, it's very useful! :)