The Bells were Ringing out on Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:24AM | 4 Comments 
Location: London, England, UK
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
Ours has been a VERY relaxing one. We slept in this morning and started our day with a little Gone with the Wind and then a HUGE brunch at the Hilton complete with Mimosa's, every kind of meat imaginable, mince pie, bacon wrapped sausage, pralines, a truffle tree and raspberry cheesecake; not to mention all of the things I didn't get a chance to try. At each table, we had a little box present and a Christmas popper which contained balloons, a paper hat, confetti, those firework poppers and a little present. I got measuring cups :) Everyone in the restaurant was letting the poppers off, blowing up the balloons and then letting them go and fly and it was so loud and fun! Before the end of the meal, we were all covered in confetti and gifts. Santa also brought us some magic markers, but he made me and Andrea share because he said we were too old to be getting our own!!
After a quick rest, we jogged down to Kensington garden where we got some fantastic pictures of the sunset. There were these two swans swimming in the Spanish ponds that kept following us around and we got a lot of pictures of them as well. We walked in the dark to Prince Albert's Memorial which was huge and all lit up. We took a cab back to the hotel where we watched the end of the African Queen. Dinner tonight was at a very cute little Italian restaurant who had the most amazing tortellini. We're calling it another early night because we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow. The family is heading back to Tulsa and I am off to mainland Europe. It's also Boxing Day here in the UK which is a holiday that was originally started as a holiday where gifts are given to the poor. The name originates from the fact that on Christmas, collection boxes are sent around churches and then the next day, the "boxes" are divided and passed out. Now, its basically a huge day when no one has to work and everyone shops, so we think it's going to be quite busy around town.
Anyways, Merry Christmas again!! I'll try to get pictures up as soon as possible. I know I'm a couple days behind.
XOXO
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Reader Comments (4)
Merry Christmas Hesser Family!!! Hope you are enjoying the trip! Next time think about Japan... or maybe the 2008 Olympics in Beijing? Only a 2 hour trip from here? Think about it!
Hugs to you!
The Meadows
Oh Abbey Girl!! It is sooo fun to see the world through your eyes! You should write a book someday you are a wonderful story teller. We are still on for Aug. I can't wait to see all of your PICS as well. We read your blog every night! The girls want to talk to you and it has been fun trying to explain why they cant!Tongue out I'm glad you had a good Christmas. HAPPY NEW YEAR ! to you dear one! Be safe! XXXOOO
O Abagail, I enjoy reading your blogs every night after I get home... I really look forward to them. I can't wait for you to come home and show me those millions of pictures you didn't post. I bet they're all beautiful. Well it's getting late here and I've gotta get all these little spoiled rotten heathens in bed. Lol. Kisses, Love, & Hugs. Oh yeah and Merry Christmas! See you soon baby. Have a blast for me.
Merry Christmas Abbey girl!!! I love reading about your adventures. love you