Well, I don’t actually eat caviar, but chocolate truffles have always been better anyways!

This morning I met with the fabulous Eileen McDonnell, who is currently residing in the posh neighborhood of Kensington. We went out for a wonderful day in the area, and started by making every wrong turn that a person can make. I blame it on London’s poor layout, and not my own failed cartographic abilities.

Eventually we did make it to Harrod’s, where we were overwhelmed by everything from the princess fairytale cakes, to the millinery. I believe I found, and subsequently lost, my soul in that little department. However, I plan on returning, pending an invitation from Prince Harry to his brother’s wedding. After a lovely lunch, Eileen treated me to chocolate truffles and champagne, which seem oddly out of place back in my dorm.

We then pressed on to the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was beautiful beyond belief. There were the best collections of jewelry and sculptures, and a whole hall full of busts! It was all very Pemberley Estate, and I was more than happy to act as Elizabeth Bennet (from the Keira Knightley version, of course). We also had a nice little tour of the Underground, before my first London tea and pastry.
 
I’m also getting really excited for classes to start, but it feels like the first day of kindergarten all over again. Except this time I don’t even have Ainsley like back then! I guess in the meantime I’ll overcome my nerves by pigging out on chocolates and champagne!
 

One of these things is not like the other!

Location: Kensington, London