Ooh, Look...

I have a List of things to Do and Places to Visit in London.
It has hot restaurants, cool shopping districts, hip markets, top shows and events.
But it all went out the window when I got this overseas gig and had to spend a panicked week organising airfares and accommodation (for both myself and Tabitha cat - she's in a cat hotel, sob!)....

London really is a fantastic city for food.
I've been spending all of my time in the centre of town, and from a daily sandwich lunch at Pret a Manger to higher-end restaurants, I've yet to have a bad meal.
The summer festivals are in full swing at the moment, and although the weather isn't exactly 'summery' (it's often the same temperature as Sydney in winter), a sunny day will bring out the tank tops and shorts and a wander to the nearest markets....

Hurrah!
I am living and working in London UK for a couple of weeks.
Most of my week is spent at work, and I am already blending in, jostling with thousands of London pedestrians during the morning and evening commutes. My walk to work takes less than 15 minutes, and I am constantly thrilled at the sight of St Paul's...

Welcome to another action-packed post!
This is what I've been up to since we last met.
Vivid Sydney is a spectacular festival of lights around Sydney Harbour. We checked it out on opening night to avoid the crowds, but it was still pretty busy, though the mild autumn weather probably contributed....