London

At the end of November 2012, I flew to London to visit my brother, Cameron. Travel tip #1: fly the day after Thanksgiving. I got bumped to first class on my flight to Atlanta (usually my silver medallion status puts me at #45 for upgrades on flights to Atlanta), and my transatlantic flight was only halfway full. I stayed at the Grosvenor Hotel, which has the best possible location for flying in and out of Gatwick, and is generally super convenient and comfortable. London highlights: evensong at Westminster Abbey, the Tate Modern, high tea at the Duke Street Townhouse, the Christmas market on the Thames, and spending time with my baby brother (who is somehow old enough to traipse around London on his own). Low points: Pilgrim's Progress at the Royal Coliseum (cool venue, alternately crazy disturbing/boring opera).

Best flight ever

Gelato in the West End

Weird opera (sorry Cam)

A lovely Sunday morning jaunt

Geeking out over Miro

Don't be fooled. Tea is not just about tea. It is about stuffing yourself silly on cake and scones.

Hampton Court with Cameron and his study abroad crew

London Photo Shoot