"I marvel at the profundity of your ignorance"

London was a whirlwind.

London bridge! There's a fun fact about the bridge being raised and good luck. Unless that was some other bridge.

I wonder how much this guy hates his job. Scale of 1 to 10.

Westminster Abbey is very lovely. We went for Evensong, and it was so relaxing!

SNOW! But I think that's actually just rain on my lens. But it looks like snow!

I got to see Thandie Newton in a play called "Death and the Maiden!" And, in case you were wondering, I am, in fact, a criminal. This picture was illegally taken and I apologize. Sort of. 

Our best friend from Couchsurfing came to visit us all the way from Amsterdam! He brought us lots of goodies even though it was his birthday. So caring :)

He doesn't really like to smile with his teeth. Although I'm sure he loves when I stick my fingers in his mouth.

Happy Holidays from Lauren and Beeza.

Fosdal took us to see a mosque. That was the day I learned how heavy his briefcase is. Don't be fooled, ladies and gentlemen. It weighs like, 26 lbs. 

We finally made it to the Tower of London.

This is where Anne Boleyn had her head chopped off! This very pillow.

Oh, hi, we're from America.

I want to have 14 of Dale Chihuly's babies. Dale, if you're out there...that was a hyperbole. Maybe 1.

We finagled our way into a VIP Mastercard party and found some friends, one of whom's bow-tie was the size of my face!

Classiest ladies in London, right here.

We got to meet Beeza's brother's band mate's friend named Rowan. Hi Rowan! Also, she makes very cool art.

A proper British football match. Crystal Palace vs. Millwall. Very intense.

Their cheerleaders were...phenomenal.

I'm going to miss this class a lot.

Holy cow. Billy Elliot is so impressive.

Oh, just ice skating in Hyde Park. nbd.

Blood Orange and Das Racist! This was an awesome concert hidden in a secret, unmarked location, which took an hour to find. YAY!

Happy 21st birthday to Beez-kneez!

Turns out the expensive seats on the sides of the theatre are not so great after all.

We held out on the London Eye until after the Christmas (and Hanukkah and Rohatsu and Kwanzaa , etc.) lights were up! 

:)

Funny little capsules.

A proper "high tea." 

Allllll done, London. It's been real.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to afford to stay here when I come visit you again, London.

My Goodness, My Guinness!

Our hostel: the second most wonderful place on Earth! After Disney World, of course.

And so our final excursion begins.

The greenest place around.

These people were intriguing.

A toddler took this photo. Hence the unflattering angle.

Hobos in Ireland dress like leprechauns. Not a bad move.

This is The Temple Bar in Temple Bar. Tricky, I know.

It tastes like coffee!

I like cobblestones.

I spelled "Guinness" like such a n00b. Sorry.

Here are some windows.

A pub near our hostel.

Another hobo leprechaun.

Vanilla hot chocolate at this cafe that specialized in varieties of hot cocoa. New life plan? I think so...

All gone.

This is so much fun.

I'm going to miss pubs back in the states.

My calves are looking very muscular from all these stairs.

Slanty building and slanty stick bridge thing.

Pretty money! Of which I have none.

Carlie!!! 

Fun story about a flag that is not entirely visible in this picture. It was not supposed to be up there because of very intense conflict between Loyalists and Protestants. But someone sneak-attacked and placed it on top of City Hall!

Belfast is apparently known for its world-class linens. Who knew?

Oh, look! Another pub!

Men with furry hats!

This is the Peace Wall. Despite the fact that it divides these two opposing groups, it is somehow representative of their coming together. I don't know. Not my idea.

BANKSY IS MY FAVORITE HUMAN IN ALL OF EXISTENCE!

Viva la paz. That's what I'm saying.

Cheers, friends :)