London II: You Say It's Your Birthday?

Millenium Bridge

Must rest up for tomorrow's sightseeing adventures, so I'll make this note short and sweet.  Today has been my favorite birthday to-date.  We spent the day exploring Buckingham, Hyde Park, Notting Hill & Carnaby Street.  L and K bought wine, cheese and crackers for my Birthday dinner.  We found a perfect little spot in the back of our hostel and talked about how we couldn't wrap our heads around the fact that we'd be spending an entire month wandering around Europe.  We spent the night at Waxy O'Connors, a bar in Piccadilly Circus, drinking Strongbow, Stella and Archer's & lemonade (I don't know what Archer's is exactly, but promise me you will order it next time you're in England).  On our way back from the pub, K walked directly into a giant white truck stopped at a red light.  I had some trouble balancing myself on the subway and fell into the platform door.  Successful birthday.

Birthday Eats on the hostel
steps

This can't be repeated too often, of course,  since being hungover in the sun while sightseeing is no fun. To quote K, "I want to cherish my memories here, not black them out."  Talk soon!


Kate

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London Town

 We made it to London!  We have to pay for the Internet so I won't be able to check email as often as I would like.  Today we went to Westminster and saw Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye, caught a glimpse of London Bridge & the Tate Modern.  We're gearing up for an arduous night ahead: Indian food for dinner and a bottle of wine.  Time still hasn't caught up with us (or vice versa?), so we're napping for a bit before doing any of that.  Tomorrow is K's birthday, so L and I have to think of something nice to do for her.  We also want to get a good spot for the changing of the guard tomorrow, if can get there early enough.  I'm out of time, but hopefully I'll talk to you soon.  <3 kb

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