Since arriving in London, I have gotten to spend time with three very awesome friends of my family. The first, one of my mom's good friends Cathy, was kind enough to treat me to a traditional British tea on Saturday afternoon at the trendy Ham Yard Hotel near Piccadilly Circus. One thing I've loved about London since Day 1: the names of streets, squares, and neighborhoods. Piccadilly Circus happens to be one of my favorites and trust me when I say it becomes instantly more awesome when announced by the British voice on the tube (London's metro). Anyhow, at afternoon tea, Cathy gave me numerous suggestions of things to do to keep busy in London and I cannot wait to start knocking some of these off my list, from museums to street markets and new restaurants she's enjoyed. Cathy, if you're reading this, thanks again for a wonderful afternoon. I couldn't have asked for a more fun first day back in London, not to mention a memorable first tea experience!
Today (Sunday), I got a slower start to my day, still feeling somewhat worn down from final exams. After spending time with my TCU roommate, Sarah, in the morning, I met my second parents for lunch at the National Portrait Gallery. For those of you who are unaware, my second parents = Leslie and Richard Kaskel, the parents of my best friend from home. These two have known me since I was probably seven years old and what a wonderful surprise it was to overlap weekends with them in London. The restaurant for lunch had a stunning view of the city and we enjoyed a nice, leisurely meal while catching up on all things that have happened since I was last at their house over the holidays. Thanks to you both for making time for me on your quick trip through London! I can't wait to see the whole Kaskel gang again in just a few short weeks (miss you Em)!
Tomorrow morning I am off to Ireland for four days to make up for the trip I missed over St. Paddy's Day Weekend. After Ireland and another sum of days in the UK, I'll be homebound after four plus months abroad. When I am back home in the States, I have every intention of writing a reflection on my time over here since there are many things I have yet to share. In this reflection, I'll spend more time explaining my final days in Barcelona, which included the holiday Sant Jordi. So please... stay tuned! And wish me luck on my first solo travels through Europe since Cádiz in 2010. Kinsale, Ireland, HERE I COME!!
(Pictures to be included next week... sorry y'all!) #BeBrave
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