London

I arrived in London Monday morning.  I was able to sleep for a while on the plane so I was not too tired.  We boarded off the plane and got onto a bus.  I did not even realize they were driving on the left side of the road.  It did not phase me at all.. This is when I had the revelation that Australia prepared me for London's backwardness.  Another Australian thing that I noticed was at the cafe I sat at waiting for Jonathan was a Flat White as one of the coffee options.  Some of you might be thinking, ACTUALLY that is Britain having an influence on Australia….I know, I know.  

Jonathan trying to get me was a debacle in itself, but that sorted its self out thankfully.  I was at the cafe with a hat on and so Jonathan was looking all around for me….it was a mess that was fixed with the help of Nancy and Will (thanks btw).  

I finally got connected with Olivia, Jacqueline and Jonathan.  Olivia gave me the longest most adorable hello hug ever.  I almost wanted to cry it was so cute.  She is the coolest cousin ever.  So outgoing and happy.  Also surprisingly into bugs and slimy things that I would never want to touch.  She has a bug collection going that is so cool but I would never have the balls to do what she does.  Brave child that one.  

Anyway, I was in London for only a short time (2 days) so I wasn't able to do any touristing around but it was enough to have quality time with my family and even meet up with my friend Paul at Oxford Circus for a lovely lunch.  I worked with Paul at St. Hallett in Australia so it was great to meet up with him.  We talked about work, our old coworkers and what we are now doing in life.  I was very pleased to get reconnected with my Aussie connections.  Three other St. Hallett coworkers live in Europe so we will see if I can meet up with the rest in my 2 years over here.  

Hanging out with the London side of the Sulenski clan was great fun.  I had good conversation with Jonathan and Jacqueline.  I drank a lot of tea and was fotunate enough to have some of their cooking.  I had the infamous salmon my sister raved about after visiting a few years ago, and I see why she liked it so much…it was yummmmmy!