I can hardly believe it. Here I sit in a comfy flat in Thackeray Street in Kensington on the first day of a whole month in London. Spending an extended time in my favorite city has been my dream for a long time and it has finally come true. Never mind that the weather is blustery, chilly and rainy; that is all the more reason to enjoy a pint of cider in a cozy pub, or a steaming cup of tea at home.