An American Thanksgiving in London

Grim Reaper tour was really good. It was hosted by the same guy who had done the free tour for me the day before, who I quite enjoyed. I thought it would be a bit more gruesome but that is okay. I actually know the name Jack the Ripper but had not known who he was. It was interesting to know that he killed three hookers and they never caught him. A bit weird but you know.

The next day I got up and checked out the British museum. It was nice, but there was so much stuff and I felt that it was just not all that interesting to me. I did like how they had an Egyptian area where you could see hieroglyphics, mummies (even of bulls, people who were mummified correctly and not correctly as well as statues.

The Greek room was okay, the only thing that I really liked that foot protection. I had never seen it before, but it was so cute, they showed the little toes!

The rest of the museum was just really big. I met up with my cousin later that day, with good instructions and hung out for a while. Then we Had some lunch that I brought and began cooking. We made green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and apple pie. At around 11 I headed back to my hostel.

The following day I woke up late and headed to the National Portrait Gallery. Not sure why, but I had major issues finding the place…I mean major. I got to the point where I was just going to head back to the hostel, it was a pain! I found it though and headed in. I was totally unamused by it. I should have known; I am not a fan of paintings, especially not portraits. I figured I would check it out though. Next time, I think I will check out the museum of science, which seemed kind of cool. Anyway, it was a nice way to relax before Thanksgiving and then I arrived at Jess’s around 12. We were surprised how there was not a lot to be done. We finished the green bean casserole (put the onions on top), made normal green beans for Jess to eat, experimented with a sweet potato and pineapple…we don’t know what and all we had left was stuffing and gravy to make. It was nice to just sit and talk.

The appetizers included, baked brie and cranberry, lox cream cheese and bagels (mini), mini chicken kiev, and mini cheese burgers. It was a great start. All of their friends brought wine, except Robert who brought champagne and raspberries. Mark (Jess’s boyfriend) was so cute making the cheese burgers, he was so excited about it! They were good…everything was good.

Honestly, the day of Thanksgiving went off without a hitch, not one problem. It was great and everyone loved the food (turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, green beans, sweet potatoes with marshmellows, the pineapple sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry and apply sauce, I think that was it. It was great night and then I headed home.

They said that the cleanup was easy since it was just throwing everything out (plates and such not food) and that it was perfect. The amount of time and energy that went into it was crazy. Jess with her planning, organizing, food finding, Mark with his cleaning, driving, searching, and calming. It was a good machine.

Sorry this post is so vague it is two days later and I am tired. Yesterday I just hung out with Jess all day, who was very tired. The plumber came and then I left around 9. This morning I headed out late (oops, I got up at 10:09…) checked out and then grabbed a sandwich from Paul (ah French) and then headed to the Tube. The line was crazy long and the one that I was waiting in to get my ticket, CLOSED when three people were in front of me. I got my ticket though and headed out. I enjoyed my sandwich on the Tube and then got to the airport. No problems with waiting, bags, security, or anything, it was so great (especially since I was off of my game getting out of bed late.)