We have been in London for almost two years and has the time flown. It seems like yesterday when we got off the plane and froze in our sandals and shorts, not anticipating the chill of April. Just last week we were walking through Holland Park commenting on how warm the April weather seems now. Grocery shopping is no longer the culture shock it once was. I now enjoy the shortie paper towels and don't endlessly stalk down American foods (except Hersheys syrup but if you saw Jake hankering for chocolate milk, you would understand). We are now old pros with public transportation. I know the perfect carriage on the Bakerloo line to be the first to the stairs and we seamlessly get around London on the buses.
In the bigger context, we have made new friends here, been able to experience different cultures and see lots of sights. Moving here with two young boys was a massive effort but each of us has changed and grown with our experiences. Jake has actually lived in the UK longer than in the US. Christian started kindergarten here and looks forward to coming back. Bryan and mine's passports are now covered in stamps and computer hard drives are full of pictures. When we moved here, we knew we were in for an adventure but had no idea how wonderful that adventure would be.
So long for now!
