She Called Herself London

I was last in London about 15 years ago and only for a couple of days, so I didn't really have time to explore beyond the most famous sites and landmarks. This time, I made sure I had plenty of time to stroll and discover, and I was astonished by how colorful London is. Much more so than Paris. Perhaps it's because the climate is colder and grayer, and people need the color to lift their mood. Here are some of my favorite streets, doorways, and windows.

Burano - the pastel city

Burano is the most charming place. As I walked through the town, I kept thinking, this can't be real. It's just a set, right? It's just too perfectly adorable.

I think the whole town is based on the gelato color system. Actually, the colors are controlled by the government. If a homeowner wishes to paint their house, they must submit a request to the government so that they can determine which colors are permitted for that lot.