EXPLORING MY ADOPTED CITY AND BEYOND
The atmosphere that engulfed Great Britain during the Victorian era was one laden with monumental new discoveries; it was a revolutionary time of new cutting-edge technologies and extensive scientific exploration of the natural world. The British Empire, which during its height in 1922 reigned over more than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface, began… Continue reading
When pondering the perfectly precise way to describe London, the amazing metropolis that I now call home, I so often draw comparisons between this vivacious city and a vibrant, bustling farmer’s market. Both are a compilation of independent and unique offerings. London encompasses fascinating cosmopolitan neighbourhoods, all with their own inimitable architectural details, rich cultural… Continue reading
During a brief two-week interlude between pandemic lockdowns in 2021, Dan and I donned our best comfy shoes and ventured out to soak up a bit of quintessential City of London. The day was less than desirable- typically windy and cloudy, and Trafalgar Square (despite its monumental magnificence) left us feeling rather cold. There was… Continue reading