http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , United Kingdom , England , Greater London , South Bank en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 15:30:29 +0000 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:30:29 +0000 Born in Bristol in 1965. Born as an artist in the late 198039s.Damien Hirst is known worldwide as a modern contemporary artist with an interest in the unacceptable idea of death. He first came to public attention with the 1988 ehibition Freeze which he conceived while still attending college. Following his success from his first major exhibition Hirst began a generation for British artists http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-733351.html For theatre class yesterday we were supposed to meet our professor at a pub called the Founders Arms and it was on the riverfront of the Thames River between the Globe and the Tate Modern Gallery. It was really big and there was tons of seating outside and inside the pub. I tried for the first time Strongbow which was a light cider beer and it was actually really good. After spending some time the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-661713.html A year has passed since that amazing day in the sunshine on the Wirral when Rach and I got married and what a crazy memorable and exciting year it was. I haven39t written a blog for a while so thought I would write one about the things we got up to to celebrate a year together.Obviously living in London opens up a whole host of things to do and we started our weekend with a trip to see Rache http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-614126.html The market is lively and fully of cool organic hippy stuff. Its not at all like Camden market which is more alternative and punk like. I like Borough's market. It seems to be all about trying awesome foods which suits me pretty good as when its cold I usually like to eat. What am I talking about I always like to eatI have a venison burger and Elissa has fish soup. Richard has a Sir Loin steak http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-433060.html is always nice. Friday 5 June I finished work at about 550pm before rushing off to the train station to get to Schiphol. I wasn't so much nervous as to miss the flight but more so had I forgotten anything. Rubina had messaged me earlier that day and mentioned that I needed something warm.A jersey she had said. Unfortunately i was assuming more of a spring time weather in the air. It was J http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-433057.html First I would like to introduce you to three truths about me when I travel that have come up today.1. My Hair is Crazy you may not realize this in Canada where I can straighten itactually have time to see how it looks ... no such luxury here. I had to wash my hair today after straightening it before I came don't worry I use dry shampoo in the meantime. My hair is crazy today those fr http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-395206.html Easter Sunday the last full day of my trip before I need to head home we have a full day ahead of us planned. We purchased the London Pass which is admission to different attractions and tours that we wanted to see and transpiration Boat Bus and Underground for the entire day. Saved us a lot of time waiting in line and a few pounds . We started off leaving the hotel at 900am we wanted http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/South-Bank/blog-390350.html