London in January

I love going to London. I love the buzz. I love the architecture, the history, the shops, and the opera. I love going to London with friends. I love the excitement.

Late January has a different flavour.

They've had their crazy rush. Things are quiet. Restaurants are empty. Shops still have the SALE signs, but the bargains have been sifted and you can browse in peace.

I love being in London with friends. But I will admit to loving pottering around on my own.

A nice lunch in a quiet Italian restaurant. And maybe I shouldn't have hit the shops after the rustic red wine.

Mind you - the shoes and the skirt were a bargain :-)

And I'm looking forward to the pre-concert talk and "il Ballo in Maschera" this evening.