Fish and Chips and the Royal Family: London

Less than one week after I returned from Prague, I unpacked, packed, and headed back to the airport. This time I was going to visit Aunt Anita and Jen. A bag of peanut m & m's from the duty free shop and several chapters later in Nefertiti, and I was there. I took the Gatwick Express (aka Hogwarts Express) into London Victoria, and from there Aunt Anita picked me up. It was so nice to see her and Paul, and to sleep in a comfy bed and take a real shower. 
The next day we explored King's Street, a really nice area with tons of shops and restaurants. I loved the warm weather, sunshine, and shoes. 

A billboard I spotted while in the tube station. This looks like my kind of musical.

After a lovely day, Aunt Anita dropped me off at Jen's apartment in Chelsea, which ended up being down the street from Aunt Anita's old flat (who knew?). We made dinner and then headed out for the night. We didn't last too long, but it was a fun time and we got to hang out with more Vandy people. 

The next day we went to the Camden Lock Market, a really funky market composed of hundred of booth selling everything from scarves to Indian food to handmade piggy banks. First we stopped at a cafe so I could get my much anticipated fish and chips. So. Good.

After exploring for awhile, we took the tube to the London Eye, which is a huge enclosed ferris wheel that offers amazing views of the city. It is located right by Big Ben, Parliament, and the Westminster Abbey. It is such a beautiful area, and the London Eye offered even better views. Here I also bought my William and Kate postcard, sadly the closest I will get to the wedding.

That night we headed back to Chelsea and went to see No Stings Attached, Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman's new movie. It was great, I would definitely recommend it.

The next morning we went to church at St. Paul's Cathedral, which was definitely a highlight of my trip. It was a beautiful service, and the choir was amazing. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take pictures inside, but here is one I found online:

Then it was time to take the Gatwick Express back to the airport, and I was back in Copenhagen that night. It was a really great trip that I am so glad I booked (on a whim!). Thanks for hosting me Aunt Anita and Jen!

Now I'm off to go explore Estonia and Finland!