I left what I thought was crummy June weather in San Francisco and arrived in rainy London last Wednesday night. After an epic catch up with sweet Caroline we got some needed shut eye. Thursday was a late start due to rain and jet lag but we ventured out to John and Caroline’s backyard, Hyde Park. We wanted to see if we could find out about the riff raff that would be moving in next door (William and Catherine) and tending this “palace’s” garden.
We discovered that John, aka 24601, and I have more in common than just our love for Caroline and spicy food. We both love Les Miserables!
We didn’t let the pouring rain stop us from enjoying the finer things that London has to offer! We ate our way through the Taste of London on Friday. Note to self: the weather forecasters here actually know something. Trust them when they call for rain. Bring something other than flip flops.
Special shout-outs to:
1. Anonymous Cameraman: for not capturing the fact that I’m wearing John’s (now ruined) sneakers
2. John: for buying the last bag of coconut cookies and for letting me ruin your sneakers
I visited with an old friend on Saturday and then I met the Jobes and their friend, Cary Patrick, for dinner at Churchill Arms, which was the busiest pub/thai restaurant I’ve ever been to.
Sunday we Strolled (the official kind of Sunday walking) with the well-heeled and wealthy in Chelsea and I snapped a quintessential pic of the handsome couple!
Caro and I wandered down to the Tower Bridage today and I took a quick trip to Islington–which is a great neighborhood! Tonight we dined on fabulous veggie burgers, gourmet side dishes, and finished it off with coconut cookies.
I will be taking my 5-month pregnant-self back to California in the morning. It stayed dry for most of today but London is sending me off with a good rain shower this evening. The forecast for the rest of the week? Sunshine. Glorious, warm sunshine. Enjoy it Jobes! You’ve got a little slice of the good life here.
You’ve been wonderful and generous hosts and I can’t wait to hear/see how this adventure continues!
Love, Sarah (roommate from Sydney, Australia 1999)
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Great post Sarah!! Sarah I believe will win the award for the longest travel to come see me:) Gotta love her!