Expert advice

There are a few things, which after three weekends of visitors, I am now an expert. I am not sure where these skills are going to take me in life, but they’re there.

I know exactly when to go to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard. The best spots to get pictures, the order of the ceremony, what time to arrive so that you don’t get bored but you can also see the fun stuff. Lets be real. Ive seen it three times. Surprisingly the Pomp and Circumstance isn’t all English pride and nationalism. I have heard the band play “Uptown Girl,” “Singing in the Rain,” “On my own” and countless other classics. Its been a great cultural immersion.

I am in Love with Big Ben. Even if I have seen it three weekends in a row. I could probably see it every day and not get tired of it. Facebook is a testament to that.

I know my favorite stalls at Borough market.

I know where and how to get relatively cheap theater tickets.

I know where the cupcake shops are.

I know where everything cool in Harrods is. Including the Pet Kingdom.

Maybe I should be a tourguide?

Completely separately – I watched Love Actually the other day and didn’t realize that it is now 2 weeks until Christmas until the movie mentioned that time period! Wahoo! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Love and Best Wishes for the Holidays!

Lauren