Back in London

After a quick, and somewhat exhausting, week in Seattle I'm back in London. I arrived in Seattle last Tuesday night and somehow basically managed to avoid jet lag. There was one moment of weakness on Thursday afternoon when I really wanted to take a nap, but Maile dragged me out for a coffee instead. Which turned out to be a great idea.

It's hard going home on a short vacation. There's always way too much to do and not enough time. Too many people you want to see and not enough time in the schedule to fit everyone in like you would want. Lots of good friends came out Thursday night which was GREAT! It was so nice to see everyone, especially those that weren't going to Beth and Andy's wedding over the weekend.

Beth, Emily, me and Michele. Beth and her bridesmaids gathering for one last time before the wedding. (Maile is taking the picture)

Me and Middy. I miss her already!

Lisa, Maile and me. Out Thursday night at the George & Dragon.

Maile, Beth and me. Lounging in the sun in Bellingham before the rehearsal dinner.

Michele, Maile, Beth, me and Emily. Dressed and ready for the wedding ceremony!

The Bridesmaid table. The best table in the house, besides where the Bride & Groom sat ;)

The happy couple!!

It feels good to be back. My flights home were good, no upgrades like on the way to Seattle, but good and surprisingly quick. I made it through customs in about 2 minutes, and by the time I got a cart for my luggage and returned to the baggage area my bags were going around the conveyor belt. I hopped on the train into Paddington Station and then grabbed a taxi home. With two bags taking the tube and walking the 10 minutes from the tube to our flat wasn't an option for me today. I felt very good being able to give the taxi driver directions to our flat. He knew I lived here and wasn't just an American tourist, which is a good feeling.