Oh, my darling Elphaba. You helped me to get my vacation off to a lovely start...and bring it full circle.
I had a wonderful time despite the rain, cold, terrorist threats and British food.
I always seem to be in London when history is in the making, and this time it was the change in prime ministers and the nationwide smoking ban.
In addition to seeing Drowsy, we saw Billy Elliot and Mary Poppins, which delighted Little Sir because he got a Mary Poppins "Barbie" out of the deal. Starina was fascinated with the BBC News and watching Wimbledon every day.
But, of course, the big thrill was seeing "the picture" so prominently displayed. (Yes, I took a picture of the picture. I will email it.)
The best part of the trip was being able to spend all that time with my family...we were hardly ever separated.
We rented a flat for most of the time we were there but also stayed at two fabulous hotels. We found a few really good restaurants, too (Thai, French and Italian).
I had the most delicious chocolate-covered ginger cookies over there and wish I brought back a case because they're impossible to find here! ("Chocolate Gingers" by Island Bakery.)
We spent a good deal of time with a very dear friend, and it was hard to say goodbye, but I love coming back home and reconnecting with my friends here. Thank you for the warm welcome.
"Be on your guard! Jerks on the loose!"
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