LONDON TOWN

My first photoset from gallivanting around Europe! We landed in Heathrow midday, checked into our hotel in Gatswick and made the trip back into the city. I’d had extremely low expectations of London, as the last time I was here, British Airways completely screwed up the flight and I arrived exhausted, discombobulated, and hungry. And it was raining.

However, this time, the weather was literally perfect. (Imagine a British person saying “literally,” and it makes it 10 times better.)

Blue skies, no clouds, 70-some degrees. My mom, Jimalyn and her mom hopped off the Tube into a dreamlike setting, perfect architecture and stylish people abound. I was exhausted from the transatlantic flight, so after fish and chips and a pint (soo British), I passed out in front of the US Embassy in Grosvernor Square, which I found to be the English equivalent of Gramercy Park, aka where I want to live someday.

Later on, my mom and I walked around the Oxford Circus area, which had the best window displays I have ever seen - so eclectic yet unique. Couldn’t help admiring the meandering roads and the crowds. I’d almost forgotten what it feels like to be shoved forward by pedestrians, a feeling that I love.

Popped into an Indian restaurant called Imli that I found on Open Table, where the promise of a tasting menu of tapas did not disappoint. Best Indian food I’ve ever had, and probably will have, until I journey to India itself. Walked around a bit more to digest, then headed back to our hotel to nap before our 4 am wake up.

Even though the first day was a chaotic tour of the city, I’m excited to go back to end our journey in the city my mom first ventured to after high school. Can’t wait to see Cambridge, where she went to nursing school! So more on London later…

PS. Whilst I was typing this, the proprietor of our villa came outside looking skywards, then spotted me. “I could hear your typing and I thought it was raining.” HA!