This weekend I had the lovely opportunity to visit a place I’ve been wanting to go for quite some time, London!

Number 1 destination: Platform 9 3/4 because I am a Potter-head.

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first day of school pics always make me giggle

Number 2 destination: Cereal Killer Café because I am obsessed with cereal of almost any/all kinds

imagine having this many options every morning?!

imagine having this many options every morning?!

their hot chocolate rivals Serendipity 3's (in NYC)

their hot chocolate rivals Serendipity 3’s (in NYC)

Number 3 destination(s): touristy places like the Tower Bridge, Harrods, Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern Museum, The Royal Mews.

this is not the London Bridge that's falling down...

this is not the London Bridge that’s falling down…

breathtaking view from a church tower

breathtaking view from a church tower

one of the royal family's carriages

one of the royal family’s carriages (at the Royal Mews) * highly recommended

Number 4 destination(s): Seeing people I know! Good to see some Smithies, and my friend Rachel from back home, Minnesota!

Burrow Market Smithie Meeting!

Burrow Market Smithie Meeting!

great catching up especially in such a funky part of London!

great catching up especially in such a funky part of London!