I had read Maguire's obit in the Times and naturally was blown away by revelations of London cabbies' brains. Since I go to London often--my daughter lives there--I long have been aware that the city's layout of roads makes no sense whatsoever. No straight lines. And the cabbies' knowledge is remarkable.
But I recommend taking the tube. Car traffic is horrendous.
I had read Maguire's obit in the Times and naturally was blown away by revelations of London cabbies' brains. Since I go to London often--my daughter lives there--I long have been aware that the city's layout of roads makes no sense whatsoever. No straight lines. And the cabbies' knowledge is remarkable.
But I recommend taking the tube. Car traffic is horrendous.