The Guest Circuit

We just put our latest set of guests on the plane (a tad hungover from too much fun at the piano bar the previous night) and it got me thinking...

First, how lucky are we to have so many friends who have made the trek across the Atlantic to visit? We are well aware that it ain't cheap here, and the fact that we've hosted so many people just makes us realize how lucky we are. Cheesiness aside- I'm well aware that people use us as a check in point on the way to other places as well, but just the idea of people saying - hey, let's go visit those short. loud and crazy kids John and Angie in London... we are blessed.

Then I thought of what we have come to call the guest circuit. It occurred to me as I was confusing which restaurant/pub/street we took each friend to in recent months that we do have a pretty nifty thing going for us. A visit to our hood includes a sampling of local favorites like Mr. India (our fave Indian joint), Parrs Head (where we munch on thai food AND sit in a pub at the same time) and of course- we highlight the trip with Best Mangal II. Turkish food folks. Don't turn your nose up at it, it is delicious, and I wish we could bring it back with us to OC. In fact, we've had multiple visitors who have requested repeat visits to this little gem of a place instead of trying new places during their visit.

Other things we have expanded our guest circuit to include: Piano Bar (piano players, gay nights, pure chaos, so fun!), Borough Market - on an empty stomach, and if we are lucky for some good weather, an al fresco pub drinking experience. Don't forget also a night out in Covent Garden, if your visit happens to be over a weekend.

So, just in case you are thinking to yourself "man, I wonder how JP and Angie are doing, we should visit before they move back" we are ready for you! Just come ready to walk, eat and drink (well, of course, if you are preggers, or a non drinker, you get a pass). We promise a comfy and private second bedroom, a regularly cleaned flat close to the sights, maps /guidebooks/mobile phones/travel cards and of course, our company for how ever many days you are here!

Yeah, yeah, just another overt invite in case you were unsure if we wanted any visitors!