"The world is a book, and those who do Not travel read only A page"
- Saint Augustine
What's up my fellow bloggers and blogees! So I'm going to backtrack a little bit and tell you guys about a memorable Wednesday adventure. What started off as a simple photo session for a class assignment with a friend turned out to be a day of misdirection, endless wandering, and surprisingly worthwhile discoveries. From the monumental Tower Bridge of Central London to the refreshing trek through Camden's bustling market, the day was too short to waste, and we made no effort to conserve our steps.
Tower Bridge loomed before us as we made our way through the damp pathway overlooking the Thames. As the sky shed it's tears, we couldn't help but wonder why it had to rain on the one day we were free (Bad luck has been our shadow since we got here). Regardless of weather conditions, Tower Bridge held it's splendor, and the London landmark acted as our gateway to our next destination, the renowned Gherkin. Now I'd like to say that making our way towards this large, prominent building was a simple task, but than I'd be lying to you all. After some help from Google Maps and a couple of "shortcuts", we finally reached the building (which was much more grand up close). As beautiful as the Gherkin was, what really caught my attention was the creepy, childlike statue at the foot of the building. The image stuck with me as we forged onward. Since we were within walking distance, we decided to make our way out of the business side of the city and into the eye-catching and mouthwatering Borough Market. After checking out every food vendor on site, we decided on the 'Roast Hog' and 'Lamb Box' for our brunch, both of which revitalized our spirits. We agreed to save dessert for the market in Camden. After exploring the venue a little more, we set off for the Tate Modern art gallery. Tate Modern was probably the most difficult destination to find (mostly in part because we were both horrible with directions), but it was well worth the walk. Our first London art gallery visit rewarded our physical efforts with several floors of vibrant, abstract art masterpieces. I wish we could've had a chance to ride on one of the many swings randomly scattered around the first level, but time was ticking, and we still had two destinations left on our list. After another hour of transit, we finally reached the famous Camden Market, which we mutually agreed upon, was the highlight of our journey. Why? The food of course! As we made our way deeper into the heart of the market, we slowly came to regret not saving our appetites for the paradise of options which lay before us in all directions. It may have been our first time here, but it definitely won't be the last.
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