When I started planning this trip, I really wanted to see a little bit of everything and experience things I never had before. The only other foreign country I had been to was Mexico in catered-to-Americans resorts, so my knowledge on what Europe felt like was only what I made up in my head and through pictures I'd seen. And at the same time, I had zero expectations on how things would go. I was up for anything and wanted to try everything. And I did.
My last stop on the trail was London, England and I must say it now holds a special place in my passport and heart. I absolutely loved it. I adore style and my do the Brits have it. Leather jackets, chelsea boots, oxfords, tailored suits, etc. I was in love. That's not to mention the architecture and vibe the entire city gave me. Modern and chic restaurants with old style charm. My next visit to London will be to explore all the markets I can fit in. We went to one and it was so much fun, between scoping out the food and leather goods to picking up unique London-esque souvenirs.
So beautiful. St. Pancras.
King's Cross.
I arrived at Heathrow and took the tube to the city where my friend, Jacci and I had a proper afternoon tea planned. It was soooo me. I loved every second of it and learned my love for clotted cream and jam on scones.
Glitter in our bellinis.
After tea we went back through King's Cross and I got to fulfill my childhood fantasy of "running" through Harry Potter's Platform 9 & 3/4.
Apparently where Gringotts was filmed.
This building looks straight out of Harry Potter.
St. Paul's Cathedral
For dinner we went to the Holborn Dining Room where they have the largest gin bar in all of Europe.
The atmosphere was amazing and the drinks were too. I'm kicking myself for not buying a bottle of the Pinkster gin made with raspberries and only in the UK.
Prawns and scallops.
Harrods. A shopping and fashion dream.
Hyde Park.
The market we went to was so much fun. Look at these sushi socks at a shop near by.
Clotted cream and jam, I love you.
The Odeon where all of the movie premieres happen.
Riding on the opposite site of the road was so weird!
For dinner we went to The Actress.
London has some awesome ciders.
LOL.
My last day Jacci surprised me with brunch and a view at the Sky Garden. Wow!
The Shard.
View of London Bridge.
We were all the way up there...
The building to the left is where we ate brunch.
Buckingham Palace.
The London Eye.
Big Ben. However, the clock isn't actually Ben. Its the bell inside.
Our last meal at the Arch Duke.
Bye London. :(
My journey has come to a bittersweet finish, but my adventures have really just begun. Stay tuned...
