As I may have mentioned before, I don't have any classes on Fridays so I use this time to explore London. Sometimes I have company, sometimes I just wander with me, myself, and some itunes. Last Friday I decided to go down to the London Bridge and walk along the water and boy was it B-E-A-Utiful and very therapeutic. Nothing like a little Train and some quiet time to make life feel a-ok.
I began my tour at the London Tower Bridge. Most people think that this is the "london bridge" but it is not. The actual London Bridge, built in the 18th century I believe, is much less grand, but only a short walk away. On the south side of the river you get an awesome view of the Bridge, the London Tower, and the newest attraction, the Shard. All of these were great, but the coolest part was watching a few guys parkouring. For those of you who don't know what that is, its basically jumping off high places and doing flips and such things, but its very cool.
Onwards! Next I found the Borough Market, very well known for its fresh produce. Its a completely outdoor market where farmers, cheese artisans, bakers, butchers, etc come to sell their food. It delicious. Right next to the market is this beautiful church, which I found out is the oldest cathedral in London built in 1212! Close by there was very a pretty ruin of a palace built in the 12th century.
To end off the walk, I walked past the Globe theatre. I felt like shakespeare was alive! Then I went to the Tate Modern (only fueling my dislike of modern art) and made my way over the millennium bridge!
I began my tour at the London Tower Bridge. Most people think that this is the "london bridge" but it is not. The actual London Bridge, built in the 18th century I believe, is much less grand, but only a short walk away. On the south side of the river you get an awesome view of the Bridge, the London Tower, and the newest attraction, the Shard. All of these were great, but the coolest part was watching a few guys parkouring. For those of you who don't know what that is, its basically jumping off high places and doing flips and such things, but its very cool.
Onwards! Next I found the Borough Market, very well known for its fresh produce. Its a completely outdoor market where farmers, cheese artisans, bakers, butchers, etc come to sell their food. It delicious. Right next to the market is this beautiful church, which I found out is the oldest cathedral in London built in 1212! Close by there was very a pretty ruin of a palace built in the 12th century.
To end off the walk, I walked past the Globe theatre. I felt like shakespeare was alive! Then I went to the Tate Modern (only fueling my dislike of modern art) and made my way over the millennium bridge!
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