I have been in London 2 weeks and so far it is living up to its reputation. Sunday yet another cold grey and drizzling London day. I set off to Covent Garden for the Festival du Lot et Garonne. I have just spent the past 2 years in Paris so the pull to return is particularly strong. Covent garden great and buzzy. Although the weather was living up to its English reputation the environment was far from grey and dull. The French stall holders had an easy job to encourage you to the sunny south west of France. Food, wine, fishing?? and other outdoor activities. The local activity all around was totally oblivious to the weather (is that typically English??) buskers, outdoor seating in the multitude of restaurants and generally buzzy activity was all around me.