The three best buds. Back at it.
Words cannot even begin to express (so why am I blogging about this am I right?) how grateful I am to have these two as my parents. They have given me the world (except for that Celine bag I wanted in Harrods) for letting me do this study abroad experience. They're amazing! Every single part about them.
My dad has never been to London so I knew I wanted to pack as many things into this weekend as possible, even if that meant repeating all of the touristy sights I obviously saw during the first week. These two knuckleheads got in on Friday morning but didn't meet up with me until about 4pm, which was fine because they were tired due to lack of sleep for 24 hours and I was getting my drink on with my co-workers at my internship for Rosie's last day. So, after lunch, people from the office and I made our way over to Kettner's, where my parents met me. We ended up spending the night with all of them. First going back to the office for more drinks and ping pong and then we made our way to the Groucho Club. It is a member's only club to the arts and media. HARRY STYLES IS A MEMBER AND GOES THERE LETS JUST SAY THAT. We had a fantastic dinner just us three and then went outside for more drinks with everyone. Let's just say that my dad and I barely remember saying goodbye (thank god for Ms. Responsible, Wendy.) Lisa did say "Your parents are ROCKSTARS." Safe to say, I am proud.
Saturday was rough but we finally made it out of the hotel room around 3:30pm, catching The C3 bus to Earl's Court and then the tube (those two things were godsends this weekend). On our way to Tower Hill to do a Jack the Ripper tour, we decided to get off at Westminster, considering we had four hours to spare. So mom and dad got to see Big Ben, Parliament, and the London Eye. We then made our way and walked along the Thames River so they could see the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London, followed by dinner at a nearby pub.
Sunday ended up being a rather crappy day weather wise, but it was eventful. I showed them around where I live, we cycled in Hyde Park past the Kensington Palace, strolled down High Street and ended in a cafe. What really makes this comical is that my dad noticed that we were sitting right behind his old boss. In London of all places, how crazy? We then caught the bus and ventured into Harrod's to keep dry (and to check out everything we can't afford!) After that, we were off to Piccadilly Circus where I wanted them to see Waxy O'Connor's, the first pub I ever went to in London. After a few beers, we decided to call it a night. I mean, I am with 57 year olds so I decided to give them a break.
Last but not least, Monday has arrived and we are all feeling uneasy about leaving each other. My dad even used the word "queasy" at the thought of leaving me. Dats right Nikki and Dani. QUEASY.
We went to Buckingham Palace to see the change of the guards and then to Borough Market for some yummy food. After that, we took a tube back to the Tower of London for a tour. I had no idea the size of it until I was in there. It was amazing. From the Crown Jewels to the torture devices, we were all amazed.
I wanted to end the trip with a pint at one of the oldest pubs in London, which I knew my parents would appreciate, The George Inn (Charles Dickens used to go there!) I loved being able to share this city that I now hold so close to my heart with the two people I love most in this world. They may have gotten annoyed from all of the constant public transportation and hearing me go on and on about so and so, but I just wanted to let them in on as much of London as I could, and they beared with me.
I didn't want to get tooooo sentimental but seriously, I feel so lucky and proud to have you two as my parents. Couldn't imagine being this close with anyone else. Everything I do, you are there 100% supporting me. Not many kids are able to say that.
As much as I missed going to the pubs with my friends back at the flat, there is no where else I'd rather be on a saturday night than laying in bed with my parents on either side of me, eating Milano cookies and Grandma Utz chips, while watching mindless television. I miss you guys already and it hasn't even been a day yet. See you in two months! And remember, "you're obsessed with me" and "do youuuuuuu?" (inside jokes, people)
LOL I'm too heavy now for his old back
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