sunday, monday

If you didn't read my huge post from last week, do that. If you have, proceed to read!

The above picture is me outside our church building in Kennington. It's a half-hour tube ride away and ta-da! I go to the Spanish-speaking branch, which is a little intimidating because my Spanish is a wee bit rusty, but I love it!

Sunday was Mother's Day, so it was awesome to skype the fam.

Our fireside on Sunday was given by the stake president, and he told us about when we was growing up in London during the Blitz. It was super interesting and he was the cutest old English guy ever.

Monday was great, because we did so much! Just like we do everyday; cram our days super full of awesome London-ness.

Our day began with a trip to the National Portrait Gallery, which was interesting, but not as cool as the National Gallery. I liked the modern portraits the best, but another good one was the portrait of Shakespeare that is supposed to be one painted from life. History abounds in this city.

After a few snaps of the gorgeous skies in Trafalgar Square, we went to the Orangery at Kensington Palace. mmmm.

Following a quaint lunch at the Orangery, we went to an area called Little Venice, because of the canals. It also was very quaint.

After dinner, a few of us went to Pizza Hut to get pazookies, which are absolutely divine. Perhaps a new favorite dessert. We came back to the Centre and wrote our papers for class (due tomorrow) whilst watching Becoming Jane in the classroom. It just made me happy to remember that I had seen James McAvoy in real life this past week! :)

thanks for reading, my faithful readers!

i love london!