A Wicked trip to London

Emily and I went to see WICKED in London as our Christmas present to ourselves.... although, it really didn't feel like Christmas. We flew out from Zwiebrucken, about 30 minutes away, on a 20Euro flight to London Sanstead. We then took an hour bus ride into London. Smart as we are, our bus stop was blocks away from our hotel and right next to the Apollo Victoria theater. We got into our little bed&breakfast, changed, and off we went to find some FOOD. We figured there would be food near the theater so we ambulated in that general direction. We found the theater and kitty corner to it was a little Italian restaurant. We took a gamble, got right in, and had a full full meal. We both had room for a wonderful dessert. I had an Apple Crumble with Amaretto and ice cream. Then, it was SHOW TIME! We had wonderful seats for the price bracket we chose. The only thing we couldn't see was the dragon clock at the top of the stage. We saw a few understudies: Glinda, Dr. Dillamond, and the Wizard. They were all very good. the Witch had a wonderful voice and was great at awkward. We had both recently finished the book, so we weren't sure what to expect from the story adaptation. I thought they did a very clever thing turning characters into the Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow. I'm not so sure about the whole happy ending thing, but I guess it makes sense. I burned Emily a copy of the soundtrack as her Christmas present.
On Sunday, we took it easy. We went to the Tate Modern, got weirded out by some Modern Art. Saw some Monet, Picaso, and Pollack. Good fun. Then we walked down the river looking for food. We went towards Harrod's and found lots to eat. Eating before Harrods probably saved us some impulse buying. After food, we got lost in a different decade that is Harrod's department store. I love Harrod's. I found a beautiful dress that I couldn't stop thinking about. It's a very light sea foam green, strapless 50's party dress, with beading on the bodice. It's actually about a size too big, but it needs alteration anyway because the zipper is broken. So, this dress is 200L (400US). Well, it WAS. Then, it was 50 percent off, plus additional 10 because of the zipper. I guess all the dresses were doing it. In the end, I got it for 85 US. WOOT. I'm excited. I just need to find someone to alter it now. I dont think I'm capable.
After Harrods, we went to Westminister Abbey. We attended a Christmas Meditation. I meditatated all right. According to some, I was PMSCing my eyelids. I was warm and enjoying the Organ. It promoted a wonderful state of relaxation. All was well. It was the only way to get inside the Abbey on a Sunday. Then we went back to our little B&B and Full-sized bed and got into the Xmas spirit by watching Christmas with the Kranks.
That night, after a brief daytime snooze, we baked cookies and watched A Christmas Story! I took Kristen Larsen's recipe for Rocky Mountain Chip Cookies and we put Emily's white chocolate holiday swirl chips in and made some yummy cookies. We had two boys sitting on the couch waiting for the first taste. Emily's boyfriend Sean kept sneaking dough and our other friend, Jason, was there as a taste tester too. Since it was two days to Christmas, and Emily was supposed to work Christmas day, we decided A Christmas Story was the most appropriate for celebrating a wonderful weekend in London and Christmas cookies!