Southern Belles in London Sing

5 Countries in 1 week.  I never thought I'd ever have those words coming out of my mouth.  Netherlands, Belgium, France, England, United States.  I love it!

At the beginning of my trip I wrote down a quote from a book that stuck in my mind.  It knew it would be appropriate to the way I would feel when the end of my trip was drawing near.

"When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it's not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end."

My last day in London seemed to fly by.  In short, it consist of The Ten Bells (the infamous Jack the Ripper pub), Grosvenor Square, last minute shopping on Oxford Street,  and one last tube ride to Heathrow.  It was hard not to be sad or disappointed on my way home.  I fell in love with a city I know I'd like to live in with the reality of having to get a visa to live there.  It isn't the most convenient or affordable to go as often as I'd like.  Nor is it close to my family or friends at home.  So many obstacles making it hard to accomplish a move.  I just need to keep in mind that I had two of the best weeks of my life, and that moving there isn't impossible if it's what I really want.

Random things I loved about London:

• The smell of the tube.  I can't pinpoint it.  Distinct oil/exhaust smell.  
• The biggest escalators I've ever seen!
• British fashion.. I love love love love it!
• How convenient it is to get everywhere in London.
• The fact that they serve curry with their chips (french fries).
• Instead of signs that say "Apartment for Rent," they say "Flat to Let."
• A majority of cars are hatchbacks.  

I'll probably add to that list as I think of more things that made me smile.