Thank you, London.
I genuinely can't put into words how much I love this fantastic city. The sights and sounds are like nothing else I've experienced anywhere in the world, I firmly believe they have to be experienced first hand to be understood. As someone who was very much rooted to home, I'm so glad my partner convinced me to join her on a visit to see her friends in London a few years ago.
As for the people, the Londoners I've had the pleasure of meeting and sharing conversations with, or even just a few words in passing, have been so friendly and welcoming. Special mentions to the 253 driver who let me on when my card wasn't working and the guy on security in the Wetherspoons nearest to our friends' house who still recognised us six months after our last visit. A very special mention to the absolute gent who gave me a brewery tour and made it feel like it was two friends going for a drink.
I simply can't put into words how much it reassures my partner and I to know this fantastic city and its amazing people are always there to welcome us with open arms. Not to mention it'll always have a special place in our hearts because both of our daughters (eldest is 2 1/2, our second is due in the summer) were Made In London, so to speak.
One day, we hope to call London our home. But until that becomes possible, we'll keep coming back and falling in love with your city more and more every time.
Again, thank you.