London in My Soul: Why I Love the UK’s Capital
Last Updated on August 22, 2024 by Ingrid
It was my third time in London and the first time I walked its streets with wide-open eyes. Maybe it was because it was spring, and the world came to life, or perhaps it was just because I had changed. Whatever the reason, let me tell you why I love London.
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Why I Love London
The first time I visited the city, it was a great experience. I had fun with good friends and ticked famous destinations off my “to-do” list.
My second time was all about me. I was not touched by anything because I was blind and deaf, and I did not know how to live beautifully and see with my soul.
But the third time’s the charm.
My Magical Third Visit
I traveled there in late March of this year with my mother. I try to go somewhere with her at least once yearly since it allows us to spend quality time together and discover lovely places. Moreover, we have the same traveling style, being able to walk from morning till dusk or until we drop.
We had been together only in Italy until now (since I am obsessed with that country and she also loves it) and London was new and different. But let me tell you, if you want to experience the best Spring ever, go to London!
Instagram has offered me many insights on where to go and what to see, but as always, I was a bit skeptical before getting there because, you know, pictures are always better than the actual place, right? Well, I was wrong. So so wrong.
It was all for the best, though, because when you build up expectations, places don’t always turn out to be as beautiful as you expect them to be, but when you don’t expect that much, this is when life gives you something to remember.
It felt like I was walking these streets for the first time in my life, even though my mind was sending me messages now and then, reminding me I had been there before. I must say that person wasn’t me. It wasn’t me at all. How could I have seen these streets and not fall in love? How could I have passed these doors without falling hopelessly in love? What was wrong with me? With that person I once was.
I was blind, but now I could see and feel. These streets will forever live in my mind and soul. This London will forever be a part of me. I will close my eyes and dream about these colors, about this clear blue Spring sky.
If you are ever in doubt, don’t waste a moment.
What to do in London in Spring
See London in Springtime; you will never regret it or forget this place!
- Explore Portobello Road in Notting Hill;
- See magnolias in bloom at Kensington Palace;
- Admire the beautiful embassies on Kensington Palace Gardens Road;
- Play hide-and-seek with a squirrel in Holland Park, and maybe, just maybe, allow yourself to feel blue.
Just promise me one thing: keep your eyes and heart always open!
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