Family Visit

I have not updated in the past 9 days, which has been an eternity! I am going to divide this email into two parts to keep things straight. Also, excuse my lack of visuals because my camera has stopped working. I will be taking pictures until I return to the States, but will have to develop them in the store just like everyone else now haha.


My parents came to visit me from Saturday the 23rd to Wednesday the 27th. Though I went to the wrong terminal and inevitably missed their arrival into Heathrow, I was able to meet them at their hotel in Kennsington, a VERY posh borough of London. I got quite a laugh from their hotel room, which so was environmentally friendly that you had to put your hotel key into the wall to keep the bathroom lights on haha.!

Day 1
After a some good pub grub on their first day, I attempted to get them to Leicester Square (which was horribly crowded), but decided to turn back and head to my flat. We had good British tea and talked with Aleshia and Rob.

Day 2
After a good night's rest, my parents and I met my friend Paul in Kennsington and went to St. James' Square to See Buckingham Palace and the Queen's garden. Like many London days I have written about, it was rainy and chilly.ugh. Paul and I showed my parents the south bank and had meat pies at a lovely pub next to the river. My parents got to see Big Ben (something I hadn't seen yet), Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, and much more! After dropping Paul off at Waterloo Train Station we took a break at their hotel until we met Rob and Aleshia for dinner back on the south bank. Aleshia, Rob, and I took my parents to a Japanese chain called Wagamama. I can't believe my parents drank Saki!!! Haha.

Day3
After a short morning at work, my parents and I departed for Keveldon to visit my dad's cousins, Vivian and Geoff. The trip is only 50 minutes from London, but it looks like a completely different place! Geoff is quite cheeky, but we had a good time talking and consuming his tea and wine. I have a list of new restaurants to visit in London thanks to him!


Day 4
I didn't see my parents for most this day (Tuesday) BECAUSE THEY WERE OFF RUBBING ELBOWS AT WIMBLEDON!!! Just kidding.....I was really excited that they got to see some great tennis! The queues at Wimbledon are like Disney World. My dad become buddies with a guy while they were waiting for tickets who was able to get them into a center court match! They both took some AMAZING pictures! We met up at the hotel and made a trek to Harrods! I have been waiting a while to see it, so I was so excited that we got to see it together! Harrods has all sorts of wonderful goodies, including fruits, chocolates, clothing, furniture, and even designer pets! Our final dinner together was at an Italian restaurant in Kennsington.

I was soooooo grateful that my parents took the time to visit me at my job and see what I have been doing with their money in London. It matters a lot to me that they are proud of me and know that I am trying to prepare myself for an awesome career. I feel lucky everyday to know that I have such great role models in my life, and I can't wait to show everyone that this experience has changed me for the better:-) Anyone else want to visit before I leave? Haha.