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People here are already bundled up in thick coats and scarves, and there’s a Christmas tree with an ice rink around it by the Albert and Victoria Museum. Not that it surprises any of you (and I’m going to get an “I told you so” about this), but I didn’t pack appropriately for November in Europe. I should have packed flannel pajamas, Christmas sweaters, and fuzzy boots. And I forgot an umbrella of course (the word “forgot” is used loosely here, I don’t own an umbrella).
From my hotel room which may be the only occupied one in this wing of the building, despite the dismal view into an empty alleyway, I can hear the bells chime the hour at St. Paul’s. I don’t pay attention to them, despite their solemnity, because as far as I’m concerned, it’s always evening here.
It’s London and it’s fall. The City doesn’t care whether or not you have seasonal affective disorder or how warm you’d rather be. It doesn’t care that you’d like more natural light because you’d like to capture the streets in all their dank glory. It’s London and it’s fall.
And even with that HEAVY cloud cover, it's still my FAVEEEEE. All the more excuse for you to go to Marks and Spencer and get some fuzzy boots!
ReplyDeleteHope you're keeping warm anyway, Rooth, despite not being prepared:) Just have a warm toddy, or a hot chocolate. :D
ReplyDeleteHope you can layer what you did pack--and that the hotel blankets are extra warm. A change in blankets is really all we need as the temperature changes. I wear the same pajamas year-round (and the word "pajamas" is used loosely). lol
ReplyDeleteYou don't own an umbrella??? How do you play Mary Poppins???
I'd say a nice hot cuppa is needed. And a good book. Hope your stay in London is good one!
ReplyDeleteWhat.... no fuzzy boots? Say it ain't so.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and teach those British folks the beauty that is the Texas accent. ;)
Wow, it looks extra gloomy there. Perhaps you need a second vest? I hope you're having a great time despite the darkness and cold. :)
ReplyDeleteLondon in winter... you gotta love it, don't you :)
ReplyDeleteWow, a Christmas tree already? Despite the weather, that totally sounds like a place I could live!
ReplyDeletei have been there at christmas and it was a lovely memory. i can only imagine how charming it is in fall!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good time nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love moody London at this time of year! Enjoy...one of my favorites there is Borrough Street Marketplace.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love moody London at this time of year! Enjoy...one of my favorites there is Borrough Street Marketplace.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it all the same....throw on a scarf- I promise it'll help.
ReplyDeleteI had to get a sun lamp type thing for the apartment because it's been dark and grey in Seattle. It's still bearable as it's pretty nice during the day, but as I've heard, it will get worse.
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From here, it looks delightful! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't own an umbrella, either--because I figure a little rain never hurt anyone. Then I meandered about Stockholm in the pouring rain. And suddenly I understood why the hotel provided large umbrellas--and why I should have taken said large umbrella with . . .
Hope you had (or having?) a great time in London. The weather might be a bit tricky so I hope you own an umbrella now! Just catching up with blogs!
ReplyDeleteThis remains true. London is at it's so drab and grey and soggy! Hope you're well. xx
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