London - Day 13

Up and out after breakfast at our pub-hotel, we went the Sir John Soane’s Museum at friend Danny’s suggestion. He had a private act of parliament establish the national museum (while he was alive) in 1837. He stipulated that it could be modernized but not changed.

Soane was an architect and collector (worth some 13 million euros in today’s euros). The house is a labyrinth of rooms some filled to the brim with sculptures and paintings. He introduced the idea of skylights as a light source, loved mirrors and has a room with foldable panels hung with art.

Then on to Fortnam & Mason…

Finally, onto another Indian meal and a play, Mary Page Marlow. Six actresses portray a woman’s life.

SOHO, by the way, is still a complete zoo this time of year. Lines everywhere. Lots of drinking. Big crowds. Like Times Square meets NOLA.

PS English fashion continues to be bizarre, especially when it’s 55 and windy.Read more