Who ever thought I would strolling through London with my Uncle Tim? Well in it happened! It was unbelievably wonderful to have little bit of home/family in my life! Now that I've been here exactly 3 weeks (how crazy is that?) I'm definitely starting to miss home. Believe me, London is amazing and my European extravaganzas haven't even begun commencing, but everytime I experience a new culture, city, or whatever it may it forces me to further be aware of who I am, where I come from, my values, etc and every single time I become more and more fond of home! There truly is nothing like home, especially mine!, and the absolutely incredible family and friends that I have. They are my life and are the only reason I am anything close to what I've become today.
Speaking of my incredible and one of a kind family, I met my Uncle Tim tonight for dinner. He's a pilot and frequently flies through London, and it was a bit difficult getting in touch because of international phone issues and so forth, but we talked through his hotel phone and met around 6pm last night. As big as London is, it was amazing how close our two locations were - it was only a 20 or so minute walk to his hotel. When I got to the hotel, phone his room, and finally saw him walking in the lobby it was a tad surreal! We actually ended up having dinner in the hotel itself and it was wonderful! We both ordered salmon and a salad and the hotel restaurant is one of those with fancy presentation, etc so the food was excellent. Neither of us stopped talking the entire time and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation! Because he and his family now live in Virginia, I unfortunately don't get to see them very often or much less have one on one opportunities with them such as this one. Therefore, other than family gatherings, this was really the first time in a while I've had Uncle Tim all to myself and it was wonderful!!! It fully reassured how amazing and wonderful my family is and how thankful I am and should be.
After a very talkative and delicious dinner we walked me all the way to my front door! We walked the streets of Chelsea, through neighborhoods, and even by Hugh Grants house on the way to my building. Once we got close we ran across a tiny and very local pub called "The Crown" and stopped in as Uncle Tim said, "to get a beer for the road." We both ordered a traditional London Pride beer and once again had endless conversation - it was wonderful! We caught up on all family members, current and future plans, Europe, and most importantly London. By the time we got to my building it was about 9:30 - time flies when with family. I can safely say that that was by far the best night I have had in London yet...I was with family.
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