I spent today exploring Camden Town, the Canal and The Regent’s Park.  I loved going through all of the Gothy / Alternative Shops and found a sweet little music shop: Resurrection Records where I was able to find some hard to find Industrial and Gothic Rock CD’s and LP’s.  From Camden I walked up the Canal until I reached The Regent’s Park.  The park is huge, and beautiful with large fields, big trees and (continue reading…)

I spent the afternoon with Eric and Clara in London Proper.  I went to the Tate Museum of Modern Art and saw some beautiful work by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.  Though, and I know this is my personal beef, they only had one ceramic artwork on display and should have had so much more included in the show.  The 20th century is when the Ceramic Arts bloomed and truly came into its own.  Some of the artists I did see work by included Picasso, Chirico, Man Ray, Giocometti, Matisse, Kirchner, Kandinsky, Monet, and Pollock.  It was a refreshing experience to view all of this modern art, (continue reading…)

Today was a day of rest for me.  This morning I slept in as long as I could then Eric introduced me to a proper British breakfast, I love home cooked food.  After a shower we took a walk down to a pub and enjoyed a late lunch.  We spent some time exploring a local church and grave yard then I was shown a beautiful section of forest that was home to an ancient oak tree.  We then hiked back to the house. (continue reading…)