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Four Lovely Days In London

August 5, 2013

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After the mission trip, Dre & I backpacked up to London and stayed in a hostel. We figured we were there so we must see London. Everyone has asked, “How was London!?” I must say it was brilliant (British would say that) but there was one thing that was pretty terrible; no ice. They were experiencing a heat wave, as we were also here in the U.S. Its always cold and rainy there so they don’t quite know what to do. Everywhere we went they either didn’t have ac or barely had ice. I was so glad to have a glass of ice cold water when I got back!

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The changing of the guard was so exciting! There was such a large crowd and I think it had to do with the royal baby being born!

 
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These little girls were so excited while waiting for the guards to walk out. They were dolls!

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I know this guy was completely annoyed with me. His annoyance egged me on more.
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I think Big Ben will forever be my favorite site in England. Its a beautiful, yet mighty.
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Dre and I found tons of little markets throughout our travels. The food was very unique.
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Skateboard graveyard.
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I love strangers.
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There were so many street artists. All making a living. It was very cool to watch.
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This guy was so talented. I was blown away.
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Dre made a friend.
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Dre busted a move with this street performer.
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Fortnum and Mason- Most expensive tea shop I have ever seen. Everything was so elegant and delicious looking!
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I loved people watching in London.
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Unfortunately, we saw a lot of this which broke my heart.
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It seemed like a lot of people were just so exhausted from life. A lot of people had given up. I just wanted to hug them and say, “Don’t give up, your life is not over!”
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A lot of trend setters. Love the fashion!
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CNN reporter. Pretty nice guy.
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ITS A BOY!!

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We went to an amazing museum and saw lots of art.
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These guys were tricky but they weren’t fool’n us!
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Abbey Road. Yes we looked silly like everyone else crossing that road but hey- it was worth it.
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Beautiful.
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Did I mention how much I LOVE STRANGERS!?
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I have no clue who this couple is but they were looking pretty cute and romantic.
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London Bridge at night. What. A. Beauty.
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Tower of London.
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Fashion Museum with Dre. You know you are with the right man when he goes in here with you and pays for it. Not to mention, he was the only guy in there. Thanks Dre!!
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Borough Market was a blast but lets be honest- I’m a picky eater and wouldn’t eat most of the food there.
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Dre was in Heaven when he found a Bratsworth.
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Who knows who’s dog this is. I just wanted to snuggle with it.
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Check’n out the Tate Modern Museum. It was fantastic.
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