Autumn rolls in

There is definitely four distinct seasons in London contrary to what most people believe (they are not all cold and rainy). We feel the autumn approaching now. The days are markedly shorter and air has turned crisp and cool. There are benefits of the fall in London. In addition to the majestic colours, the kids actually trot off to bed at a decent hour. This is stark contrast to the summer time when it is bright sunshine to after 9 pm in the evening. People don’t realize just how high up London is on the map from a latitude perspective. If you were to map across the world you’d see London on par with northern Canada. Luckily the jet stream keeps it very mild here most of the year. The autumn is a great time to be outdoors and this weekend we spent our time at the Heath. The kids love the park there. Hannah is getting quite good at the swing – all by herself…