London
Now that we are back from the Harvest Season review, I am wondering: Back in the home country, the air is balmy, fresh, and clean. The nights are quiet and full of stars. There is a fantastic forest, practically no traffic, friendly people and a rich local cuisine. France is just a stone throw away and the rest of continental Europe is in easy reach. Life runs at a more human pace, the wine is both good and cheap. Plus, it was at least 5° warmer than here, and it didn’t rain.
Yet driving back into London last night gave me a warm feeling, and I am happy to be back here. I love living in London. Surely, this is where I have my stuff and my social circle, my cat and my house, but what exactly is it that makes us like London so much against all odds?
I guess the multicultural aspects as well as the rich cultural offerings count for a lot, but I can’t help thinking that the disadvantages would probably outweigh the advantages of living in London, if you made an unbiased judgement of every single aspect.
Is the total greater than the sum of its parts?