I haven't been diligent about posting this trip and that is simply because I have been having far too much fun roaming around London with my favorite Swede, Emmie Derback.
On the 31st, Emmie and I wandered to a part of London that I have always wanted to venture to but haven't not ever gotten a chance. Camden town in London is one of the chicest, trendiest parts of the city that boasts a tremendous street market and great vibes. The market was one of the best I have been to and Emmie and I had a ball walking around buying little things and sampling food from different countries.
After a day in Camden, Emmie and I went out for New Year's Eve to watch fireworks. We managed to get a decent spot in Trafalgar Square for the show and then hiked it over to Knightsbridge by Harrods for some Champagne at the Mandarin Hotel with some fellow Hoyas. It was a truly fancy and divine night.
On New Year's Day, we went down to the Tate Modern, which was one of the few museums open. Though Modern Art is truly not my favorite, it was interesting. I do prefer Monet, Van Gogh, etc to the eccentric and weird style of modern artists. Afterwards, we traveled on down to Notting Hill to roam the gorgeous streets of the Portobello Road market and the neighborhood. It was one of my favorite activities because Notting Hill is a place where I have always felt I could live and be really happy.
Emmie and I being dramatic at the Tate Modern
The lovely streets of Notting Hill
Today, January 2nd was our last day in London. We spent the day wandering around the iconic London sights of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and Abbey Road. Emmie and I also shopped around Oxford Circus and Bond Street for some necessary purchases.
Now, I am sitting here and writing this blog knowing that tomorrow I must fly back to the United States and back to my life in New Orleans. I am beyond sad to leave this magical city simply because it makes me so happy. There are few places in life that give you that warm fuzzy feeling and London does that for me. The people, the energy, the Peter Pan statue, the theatre, and so much more make this place a truly wonderful city.
So London, it has been pleasure and I guarantee that we will meet again very very soon. Elizabeth Riggins and I have talked about moving here someday so maybe we will meet again as residents.
Until then, I will have wonderful memories of our family vacation with an adopted Swede for many years to come.
AL
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