WEEK 5: London...A Taste of Home

London rocks. From not having a language barrier to seeing some of my best friends from TCU, I definitely felt a little homesick after leaving London. Although it was very cold, I absolutely loved the city.

Some highlights from the weekend:

Can I go back already?!?!?!?!?

I loved London. Even though I was only there for three days and barely even got to see the city, it was incredible. It gave me the familiar feel of the United States, but was so different. I can't even imagine all the places there are to eat, see, and explore throughout the city. It seemed much more hustle and bustle compared to Barcelona's vibe and I could understand what people were saying!!!! This is definitely a place I want to go back with my parents and do more of the touristy things that I  was not able to do in just three short days.

I got to see my best friends!!!!

Coming to London, I didn't realize how much I miss my best friends (those abroad AND those at TCU). It was so great to see them and catch up and just HANG out. There are a lot of people doing the TCU London program who I am friends with so it was fun to talk about inside jokes and all be together for a weekend. We did a pub crawl and went to dinner with Annie's day who was in town and of course, was so much fun. My roomies and I were all reunited again and of course my lovely cofounder of @collegegirleats. Ugh, Snewts I missed you so much. I'm so happy that we were able to go visit the weekend before Annie's birthday. Although it wasn't the same as celebrating at TCU, I want to give my best friend a shout out on her 21st birthday and I hope you have an amazing day (Feb 10th!). You are an amazing person and I know that you have so much more left to explore and do with your life in London during next couple of months abroad. I can't wait to live with you this summer and be together at TCU senior year. Happy Birthday Annie!!!!!

I experienced Borough Market.

When the London crew kept posting pictures at Borough Market. I knew it was something I had to try when I was in London...and oh we did. The market is HUGE. It's outside with permanently set up tents with every kind of food that you could imagine. Sandwich shops, pasta stations, milkshakes, hot dogs, kebabs, juices, cookies, brownies, homemade chocolates, grilled cheese, potato dishes (don't get enough in Spain), every type of cheese imaginable, and SO much more. I was overwhelmed with what I wanted so we took a couple of laps trying basically everything. The paella was amazing, the cheeses melted in your mouth, and the chocolate was incredible. I eventually decided on the lamb skewer sandwich that was topped with greens and caramelized onions and a lemon garlic sauce and it was amazing. Others got the famous hot dogs, tomato and spinach tortellini, juices, and sweet potato fries and they were all amazing. Borough Market did not disappoint.

Undocumented highlights:

• Brunch at The Breakfast Club
• Dinner with Mr. Maguire and friends at Princi
• Walking on Brick Lane and learning about the brothers and their bagels
• BEING REALLY COLD
• Figuring out the airport to the shuttle to the train to the tube to their apartment.....
• Late night falafel (scarred for life)
• Shoreditch
• Double decker tour buses
• Going inside Harrod's and wanting everything

Sorry, had to keep this post short! Long week ahead and going to Cadiz, Spain this upcoming weekend for their Carnivale and to experience Liz's previous homestay experience. I'm excited to see another area of Spain and all it has to offer!