What about London, then

Seem to have lost the original text of this entry. Blow!
So, can I remember what I said?
48 hours isn't long but here's the general impression - cleaner than 35 years ago, many lovely buildings looking lovely. Viewing Hyde Park from my hotel window (Soroptimists, 63 Bayswater Road, I noted many locals running, sorry, jogging, Dads playing footy with the kids, dog's running free, (not for Londoners the draconian dog control laws of Auckland!).
On the streets (around Westminster and the city) general dress was as eclectic as downunder - few ladies clearly in business dress, some men in suits, the rest pretty casual. The ubiquity of mobile phones had to be seen to be believed, many were walking along talking to someone or other, how they could hear was a mystery to me. I suspect that the iPhone and smartphone have become the British direct access to the web, perhaps in preference to desktop or laptop computers. Certainly an inexpensive portal.
I was warned that Coffee here is NOT GOOD! I am inclined to agree, two, that's 2, folks, good coffees since arriving. In desperation I bought a cafetiere and ground coffee at the nearest ASDA, very disappointing, I can only conclude that the quality of beans available for general consumption is abysmal. Note, now hunting for a purveyor of coffee, so I can buy some Kenya, or Blue Mountain, and enjoy my caffeine again.