Visitors

I love living in an international destination. It means visitors. And that means an excuse to try new cuisine.

Aunt Elaine was in London for a few days during her Great Gardens of England tour. We had a lovely dinner at a brilliant pub, The Abingdon, in South Kensington. It came highly recommended my friend and did not disappoint!

The national drink - Gin and Tonic

Gem salad in the bowl; Soft shell crab on the plate

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Requisite tourist picture

My good friend Katie's fiance, McKay, is stationed at an Air Force base outside of London. In town for a show prior to his deployment, we met up for dinner. As a proud Korean-American, McKay was thrilled to find a Korean restaurant in Victoria. 

Proud Americans

That's bibimbap in the stone bowls. The key is to let the rice at the very bottom continue to cook in the hot bowl. Then it's crispy and still warm at the end of your meal!

 

And it happened to be Memorial Day. Thanks for your service McKay!

Departure day

The adventure begins tonight!

I've planned, packed, donated, moved, sold, celebrated and repacked. The early morning insomnia is over. I'm really going!

I depart this evening from Atlanta, landing at Heathrow tomorrow morning. May 1st seemed like the perfect day to start my tourist status in the UK.

I'm just completing my packing now. Being a tad indecisive about my clothes, making the final cuts for a coveted spot in the luggage is tough! But I can't let my excitement get the best of me. Just a few more hours to focus and finish up as the clock ticks closer to departure time.

Till later, y'all.