London, map to the rest of the world.

This weekend I got to take a day trip to London. I loved it, I was thoroughly awed by the "must see" sights.. but also by just the city itself. Of course I was in the nicer, from tourist filled area. I loved the building, mostly all stone, etched around me. Looking up and see beyond the next building was impossible. I loved the history and cultural surrounding me. I even enjoyed talking to a homeless man selling magazines.. I bought one, and he was very polite... thinking back on it, I could've made more of a conversation with him.
I loved the hundred cafes all around, book stores, clothing stores I knew I could barely afford anything from. Ha. But most of all, I loved the groups of people I encountered. First, I was heading towards Buckingham Palace, actually, it happened to be by fluke, but either way I saw the crowds of tourists.. and it was fun being in the same lot in life as them.. you know? But trying to figure what to take a picture of, or when to leave to the next London destination.. But, then I also liked being less Touisty.. which, I consider myself to be.. since I am actually currently living in England. I encountered the second huge group of people in Trafalgar Square. There was a festival going on.. Holland House.. a band? or event? Ha.. but there was just people roaming around, drinking beer, listening to this live band and wearing Orange.. just having a great time. I felt less like a tourist.. just enjoying the city with the rest of the people.
I felt pretty safe, comfortable and confident. It also made me quite excited to hopefully go explore more of the world and love it.. but England will always be the first!