London was blustery and bright; absolutely the best place to reconnect with old friends and welcome in the changing weather. We were in London to visit our old vicini from Tuscany, and were so lucky to stay with them in their flat in Kensington. The history of the area is fascinating, and the old 4 (5?!) story houses are full of intrigue. We only had a few days here and spent the entire first one in the apple store (would not recommend), but here is a very short list of notable stops along our way:
Chelsea: great neighborhood with loads of cute pubs and shops
Devonshire Arms: cute local bar in Kensington
Enoteca Rosso: great Italian place near Kensington. Ask for their wine specials
The Sabah Shop: stunning handmade Turkish shoes. New York designed, but their London outpost is so charming
National Gallery: free and full of art gems