London had been my favorite place

Long before I visited there

My favorite films took place there

My favorite music was recorded there

Twenty two years ago today I boarded my first plan to London

Did the tourist thing

Went into a charity shop to buy a red sweater as I was freezing

Stopped by other tourists asking me for directions

Bought my first business suit

Went to opening day at Royal Ascot

Saw an English play on the West End

Saw an English parody film about historical drama

Ate fish and chips

I felt at home there

It was all becoming real