Over in jolly ole’ England… Katie, Lina, and my wife went to Camden Market while Tomas took Bobby and Sofia on a ride above the Thames River.
Here’s a “blurb” about Camden Market courtesy of ChatGPT: Camden Market is one of London’s most vibrant and unique destinations, made up of several interconnected markets along Regent’s Canal in the eclectic Camden Town district. Originally founded in 1974 as a small arts-and-crafts market, it has grown into a bustling maze of more than 1,000 shops, street food stalls, vintage boutiques, and artisan vendors. Famous for its alternative culture, punk and music heritage, colorful street art, and lively atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place to browse everything from antiques and handmade jewelry to quirky fashion while sampling cuisine from around the world. Although it’s become more tourist-oriented over the years, Camden still offers a distinctive mix of creativity, history, great photography, and people-watching that makes it one of London’s must-visit neighborhoods.
In the afternoon my wife took the kids to see Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge (see photo to the left).
ChatGPT tells us that… Big Ben is actually the nickname of the 13.5-ton Great Bell, not the clock tower itself, which has officially been called the Elizabeth Tower since 2012. The Tower of London is famous for its centuries of history as a fortress, palace, and prison, but its most intriguing legend says that if the resident ravens ever leave, the kingdom will fall—so ravens are still cared for there by a dedicated Ravenmaster. Tower Bridge, despite its medieval appearance, is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering whose enormous bascules (drawbridges) still rise in about a minute to let tall ships pass along the River Thames hundreds of times each year.
This evening, the kid’s cousins, Evelina & Lucas arrived!
In Courtenay today I booked Anthony the Electrician! He will be coming next Tuesday to hook up the electricity for our new front gate. I got the gate invoice today as well.