LONDRES!!!

I finally received a new stamp in my passport!!! I never got my passport stamped or even looked at when I entered the EU and again not when I crossed the Portugal border. We only stayed three short nights... well it became four nights... in London and it was amazing! Our first day in London we started right away with our checklist!

First on the list was to take a picture in a phone booth of course!! This one was very close to where we were staying. My roommates have a friend who was staying with her boyfriend in London and so we all joined in on the fun. They were so nice and accommodating, probably the best hosts I have experienced!

After getting a Starbucks holiday drink, it was no pumpkin spice but I settled with a gingerbread latte, we headed to St. Paul's Cathedral. There were a lot of protesters that were camped out front in tents.

We purchased Oyster cards for the weekend and took advantage of the public transportation. One of the lines on the tube I had my very own stop, Bond Street!!

Although I may not have seen or read all of Harry Potter I still needed to stop by Hogwarts to say hello so I stopped by platform 9 3/4. 

Our weekend was full of fabulous food. I love Spanish food but it was a nice change to have something new. My roommate stopped by a pub for some fish and chips. I devoured every last bit.

Our last stop for our first day in London was at Harrods. It was pretty spectacular. I loved all of the Christmas lights everywhere. I did make a small purchase but enjoyed at looking at everything there was to offer.

Our second morning began with a wonderful full fried English breakfast that was prepared by our hosts! It included eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, mushrooms, and beans!

Charles Dickens lived above this pub when he wrote Great Expectations!

Everyday we walked by Thames River and, the weather reminded me of Seattle which made me smile. 

We took advantage of every picture opportunity.

It still feels like summer during the day at my home in Spain. I miss the fall leaves and everything that autumn has to offer! We walked through Green Park and played with the leaves.

Buckingham Palace!!

All of us used to be cheerleaders and for some reason thought we would take a step back in time for a picture opportunity.

Westminster Abbey!

This reminds me of one of my most favorite movies, V for Vendetta. The parliament building was gorgeous at night.

We ended what was supposed to be our last night by taking a ride on the London Eye, which is a very large ferris wheel type ride. After a long journey home, we missed our flight due to several reasons and stayed 17 hours in the Heathrow Airport, I am finally rested. and ready for the next journey!