Tower of London, Thames Festival: 25% Fusion

This weekend was an important one in terms of helping me increase my fusion with British culture. After going to a Fulfham FC game, visiting the world famous -- and infamous -- Tower of London, as well as attending the annual Thames Festival, I think that fusion is at at least 25%. I've already posted my personal review of my experience at the Fulham game. The summary of that was it was great DUH!

I had to go to The Tower of London because of all you out there who voted. The London Eye won the coveted second place prize, and I will soon get real high in the sky. Sooo, the dreaded and evil Tower of London...it really wasn't so evil I found. It was founded with the White Tower, built by the Normans as they attempted to control the British people after their victory at the Battle of Hastings. They needed something grandeur and amazing, so the first of many buildings was erected. The crown then continued to expand the fortress from the White Tower, to two subsequent large surrounding walls and a moat. The moat was just plain old disgusting apparently.

The tour guide for our visit was a very striking looking Yeoman, as he called himself. Yet he said we should call him and his colleagues "Beefeaters."

 Apparently back when King Henry VIII had to ration beef, thats where they got their names. They are official guards and keepers of the Tower of London fortress. Also they give tours LOL.








We got to hear the stories about executions outside the castle walls, how many people were hung, how many people got their traitor heads decapitated, as well as the interesting stories about the two young princes killed/strangled within the walls.

We got to see the lovely crown jewels, take the cliché pictures in front of the guard, as well as go into the White Tower.


After that, we went and took a short walk over the Tower of London bridge.
Its quite the beautiful bridge to say the least. Let me tell you, the London bridge is a complete disappointment in comparison. We then made our way to the Thames Festival, where we experienced awesome food, great atmosphere, and cool shopping. We then stayed til about 10:00, where there was a fireworks display by the world champion of the firework world. Who knew that was a thing? It was a really great time on a nice lazy sunday. 25% enrichment success. In my opinion the fireworks are just a hint of the energy yet to come.

We got a situation here.