London with the Girls

Jesse parted ways in Malaga leaving the girls to tour London.  The Paris' adopted us into their family for the weekend.  They live in Kew Garden, only a 20 minute Tube ride into central London.  

I have never before felt so cared for, and I was an absolute stranger.  Mrs Paris cooked up amazing breakfasts for us every morning.  She drove for hours to take us to and from airports, took us around London, and treated us to their favorite places to eat.  I know what it looks like to show hospitality now.   

Absolut Icebar London

The best drink-Absolut North: Absolut Kurant, Strawberry Liqueur, Tropical Fruit Juice, Guava syrup, & Lemon Juice

Windsor Castle

The Queen was in residence the day we visited, so the whole time we kept peering over to the Queen's private quarters hoping that for some reason she would want to look out her window. 

We visited the Victoria and Albert Museum, toured the Cabinet War Rooms, attended evensong at Westminster Abbey, and checked out the classic attractions for Caitlin. 

While Caitlin and Mrs. Paris poshed it up at a high tea, Sarah and I decided that Harrods what much more to our liking.  We sampled some espresso shots at the Nescafe, had amazing cookies in the bakery, and we were even treated to music as the Italian chef nearby broke out into an operetta.

The Paris' had previously lived in China so they took it upon themselves to treat us to some REAL Chinese food.  How can I order take out again?  I will always remember those Peking Duck rolls covered in plum sauce followed by Green Tea.

And Caitlin found a boyfriend in Convent Garden-who sells CDs.

Thanks Sarah and Caitlin for taking the time and spending all the money to come and visit.  It means so much to me.  I miss you already!