No Vacancy (for a few weeks)

I'm very excited to say that Maurissa Dee's B & B is open for business and will have guests staying for the next few weekends. I can't wait to show my friends my favorite spots, have them meet some of my London friends and have people to play with all weekend! (i mean, if they want to)

Yesterday my first new set of guests came in. Hurrah! Carrie and Michelle were here for just 16 hours before they left again for Ireland. They must have been exhausted from the flight from the LA to London but did a great job of hiding it. After settling in, we went to a pub near my house, The White Horse, for dinner and drinks. I hadn't been before but my editor Catherine had and strongly recommended it. It was pretty packed but they were able to seat us at a back table in the restaurant part and the food was freaking delicious. Carrie and I also had our first Pimm's-es. It's kind of like a slightly tea-flavored sangria...the summer version is Pimm's, Sprite, and various chopped up fruit and cucumbers. (there's also a winter version served warm) I'm still not sure if I like it or not but Carrie's already a big fan. It's a great pub and I definitely want to go back for their Sunday BBQ (which I spied today when I was laying on the green and smelled delish!).

We had a quick brunch at The Beach, which is literally on my street. Then I helped them set off to Stanstead for their flight. So fun, but too short. Luckily I'll see them again next weekend...even though they won't be staying with me....

That's because on Friday Bordy comes to stay with me! Hurrah again!

Next weekend, Bordy, David, Carrie and Michelle will all be somewhere in London. Aaack, so much awesomeness I can barely stand it.

The rest of the day today, I joined the local library (yay for free travel guides!), lazed around on Parsons Green - tiny but also a 5 minute walk - and finally saw Iron Man. I really really really liked it. How's that for a movie review? Hope you're all well!