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Londonismorethan600squaremilesofurbanjungle—aworldinitselfandabarrageonall
the senses. On my first visit, I felt extremely small.
London is more than its museums and landmarks. It's the L.A., D.C., and N.Y.C. of Bri-
tain—a living, breathing, thriving organism...a coral reef of humanity. The city has changed
dramatically in recent years, and many visitors are surprised to find how “un-English” it is.
ESL (English as a second language) seems like the city's first language, as white people are
now a minority in major parts of this city that once symbolized white imperialism. Arabs
have nearly bought out the area north of Hyde Park. Chinese takeouts outnumber fish-and-
