Our trip has been wonderful and adventurous, filled with lots of great food, sightseeing, and sleeping in. I’m currently writing from beside a swimming pool in Costa del Sol, Spain.
This will be a quick post because Steve and I have the ambitious plans of getting some sun at the beach, and then enjoying churros y chocolate at our new favorite joint in a nearby town. It’s a hard life here.
For now, here are a few photos of our London experiences:
We stood in front of Big Ben! And on a gloomy, overcast day, no less. Really, how much more London can you get? While on a self-guided walking tour of the city, we also visited Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, the Thames, and Tower Bridge.
Riding public transportation around the city was great – simple, accessible and quick.
We also had a good laugh whenever the woman’s voice on the loudspeaker told everyone to “Mind the gap.” This, among other phrases stated in a strong British accent, has become stuck in our vocabulary. One of us will say something that sounds like a strange mix of Cockney, Irish, and a screechy-voiced witch villain straight out of a cartoon, and then we will both burst into a raucous laughter. Quite embarrassing, really.
Yes, we just HAD to be the annoying tourists who pretend to use the phone booth simply for a photo opportunity.
Westminster Abbey – primarily known to Americans (and by “Americans,” I mean me) as the place where Chandler and Joey have a squabble during the Season Four finale of Friends. And also a key location in Da Vinci Code. I know, I should probably brush up on things like actual world events and geography.
And finally, the number one thing we wanted to accomplish while in London – have a beer in a British pub! We went the full mile, and ordered fish and chips, and steak and potato pie. The food was delicious, but the beer was a little bland and warm. Maybe that’s just the way it’s done in the UK? Still, it was a perfect way to end our trip to London.
More to come on our time in Spain. Cheers.
The Larissa Monologues 
Looks like a great trip so far! At least you didn’t do the typical Harry Potter fan thing and take a picture at King’s Cross. That’s what I would have done 🙂
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Love the pictures! I am so jealous! I need a vacation!
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Looks like an amazing trip so far! No worries, I think every tourist needs to take the photo booth picture.Um, how are you affording everything over there? Maybe the Dollar will miraculously heal itself while you’re there 🙂
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What a great trip so far! Keep having fun!!
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Oooh, that meal looks delicious!! Glad you’re having such a wonderful trip!
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YOu guys look like you’re having a wonderful time! I’m so envious, i’d love to go to London!Continue having a terrific vacation!
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I am oh-so-jealous. Thanks for the update!
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Looks like you’re having a great time! Can’t wait to see more pix!
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I know, I got such a kick out of the various accents there–the flight attendants made me giggle.I love how multicultural London is–the rest of Europe seems pretty homogeneous, yet so varied country to country. I love your photos. You guys seem so happy. Doing the goofy tourist stuff is the best! I made my travel partner pose like a hunchback with me in front of Notre Dome. Can’t wait to hear about Spain! Thanks for including the rest of us in your fabulous time.
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So cool! I loved this update 🙂 That photo of the phone booth is hilarious!I hope the rest of your trip is just as incredible, and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
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I’ve only been to Italia, so reading about this makes me smile and want to go over there SO BAD. I hope y’all are having an incredible time (I mean, who wouldn’t?)! Keep us updated on your adventures!
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I’m super jealous right now. Half of my family is in Europe while I am at home and working every day 😦Keep up the posts, b/c I love to see what you’re doing over there.
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*so jealous* looks like so much fun!!! post more pics!
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Wait one minute….I just realized that you are in Spain and they just one the Euro Cup! I can’t wait to hear about this experience. I hope you don’t get trampled. It was a great game…
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I LOVE spain! I am so jealous!!! Have a great trip!! 🙂
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i would have said the same thing about the abbey, haha. i associate with movies and tv way more than actual history, haha.glad you guys are having such a great trip! can’t wait to hear about spain!
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Hey, I just found your blog and I really enjoy it.Glad to hear your having fun! (I have a cousin Laurissa also in Europe now, just a random coincidence)Anyways, adding to my morning reader. 🙂
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lol i TOTALLY would’ve have took the same photo ops in the Telephone booth!great pics! Enjoy the rest of your trip
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Oh you have def inspired me to save my dosh and head on over there.
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L- I love your pictures!! I hope you had the best time (and still are if you are still in Europe)! Post more about it when you return! I still owe the blogging community Italy stories. I’ve been a horrible blogger as of late!Also post more pictures if you can! I love seeing them 🙂
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Yes, lots of people like their beer warm. Thanks for the great pictures, and hilarious commentary!
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I’m so jealous. I can’t wait to see more.
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It looks like you’re having a great time! I’m tres jealous. And I love how the phone booth looks exactly like they do on tv and the movies.
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Wow! Looks like you are having a wonderful trip. I’m so jealous! Enjoy the rest of your adventure and have a safe trip home!
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