October marks that traditional season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. The leaves are golden, the mornings sharp and clear, heavy with the fruits of the season. Most people associate harvest festivals with bucolic country villages, but nature's bounty filters through to the most surprising places.
September is one of my favourite times of year in London. The weather usually cheers up, evenings are still relatively long, there’s loads still going on - and the kids are back in school, which makes getting around just that tiny bit easier. Of course there are still lots of visitors, but that just gives the place a buzz. With a bit of luck the tube strikes that have been plaguing London this summer will be over too.
