Tower of London and Borough Market

Based on a recommendation from one of Chris's colleagues, we ventured to Borough Market on Saturday to see what it was all about.  There were fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, you name it, it was being sold at this market.  And, there was cheese, which Chris can never say no to a free sample.  We ended up not purchasing a single thing there, except for lunch, but we hope to go to there with a plan next time so that we can bring home some of the wonderful items offered at the market.

One of the entrances to the market.  It was crazy crowded.

One of the many interesting items available.  You know you want to take home some goose fat?!?

Or maybe even a pig's head.  Poor pig.

Lots of fish options.

After seeing most of what the market had to offer we walked to London Bridge, which thankfully, is not falling down.  Nor is it very interesting at all.  I am certain it was much cooler in the 18th century when people lived in buildings on the bridge and also had their businesses there.  Now, it's just a regular old bridge.

Chris and Reed crossing the London Bridge.

While the bridge itself is just a bridge, you do get see an awesome view of the Tower Bridge.

We then proceeded to walk through a deserted part of town where apparently shops are only open during the week to make our way to the Tower of London.  I was super excited to go here and look forward to my next visit.  This is where Anne Boleyn, amongst several others, were executed.  I loved the book The Other Boleyn Girl, so this place brought it all to life.  We took a tour of the place led by a Yeoman Warder, also known as Beefeater, who actually continue to live at the Tower of London.  Unfortunately, our crazy kid cut our tour short.  We will pick up where we left off next time.

Tower of London.  The grass is where the mote used to be.

Our tour guide.  While he said that many claim there are ghosts that live at the Tower of London, he has never seen one.

The Bloody Tower, where it is supposed that two princes, or future kings, were murdered by their uncle Richard III, so that he could be king.

One of the many gates.  Our guide warned us not to stand under it too long, lol!

Tower Green, where the executions took place.  Only those of high enough status were executed here in private.  Others were taken to Tower Hill for a public execution.

The White Tower, a palace built by William the Conqueror.

Chris and Reed standing in front of the place where the crown jewels are kept.  Unfortunately, you can't take pictures in there.

Reed and Mommy.....he was so sleepy.

There is a great view of the Tower Bridge from the Tower of London.

One of the many entrances.