London 2017

I asked friends for advice on London and Facebook collected all the suggestions on a map for me. Very neat! facebook.com/nelson.minar/posts/10155419663715864

The older I get the more anxious I get before long trips. Totally irrational. Fortunately Virgin Atlantic is very civilized.

"Is there a doctor on the plane?" Surprise diversion to Keflavik, but professionally handled by airplane staff. Made it to London.

I would never have guessed a David Hockney exhibit would be almost sold out. Glad I checked! tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/david-hockney

Tomorrow's plan: Sir John Soane Museum (19th century house), also the Hunterian Museum (anatomical oddities). Advice welcome!

Soho London.

Looking out from the reclaimed industrial Tate Modern to The Shard, I feel like I understand JG Ballard better.

London snaps today. Mayfair, Millenium Bridge,Tate Modern.

And other London snaps.

"She was married… I moved on her like a bitch, but I couldn’t get there."

Visiting my column, other parts of central tourist London. (Bonus Borough Market).

My hotel keeps tidying up my iPhone charging cable with a twee little ribbon and I'm starting to feel a little judged.

Full morning of the British Museum. It is extraordinary, nearly cried in the Enlightenment room.

Snaps from the British Museum today.

Astonishing Aztec (or Mixtec? Not sure) mosaic sculpture at the British Museum

British Museum snaps for the day.

The last thing I saw at the British Museum, the Rondanini Faun. Back in the Enlightenment Room to conclude my visit.

London is a great city for walking, taking busses, taking the Underground. So why is so much space given to private cars?

I realize I should be a grownup about this but I just took a train towards Cockfosters. Two days ago a restaurant offered me kid faggots.

Heading today from London to Lisbon, for two weeks in Portugal. Gonna miss London but I bet I'll be back soon.