Monuments, Lion art, Wanderlust and a Berserker

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gordon bowerman
September 21, 2023

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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller

COOL LOCATION

The Monument

Five years after the Great Fire of London, in 1671, the Monument was built to commemorate the terrible event that transformed the city.

The Monument stands 62m tall in a small square 62m west of the spot where the fire started.

The Monument was built with a second purpose: to also be the site for scientific experiments. Hidden beneath The Monument is a tiny laboratory from where the column was once used as a giant zenith telescope.

A spiral staircase takes you to a viewing platform at 49m above ground level, from where you can enjoy magnificent 360-degree views over the river and across the city.

Art - Danilo Oliveira 

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Music I’m listening to

I’m reading

Wanderlust magazine

Getting the travel bug again after reading Wanderlust. The magazine is full of impartial information, creative writing and fantastic photography

I’m watching

City Sounds

Beautifully filmed, fantastic colours and great sound quality

Money

Monzo

My personal choice for banking the app based bank has delevoped over the last few years, adding plenty of useful products and in app options such as savings pots that help you squirrel a little cash away for a rainy day..

Easy to use and secure I can highly recommend Monzo and its optional business account.

Monzo are about to release an investment option on the app making it possible to invest without hassle and with as little as £1.

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Mixology

The margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz tequila
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz lime juice

Process:

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to incorporate air. Grab a wide rimmed glass and add salt (add chili if you’re tough enough). Pour your margarita into the glass, relax

Automotive

Berserker Bike by Paul Cox

The Beserker Bike by Paul Cox is one of my all time favourites. Taking 7 years to complete, this Panhead is covered with hand carved leather armour, on the rear fender, seat and gas tank symbolize Strength, Protection, Journey and the Viking Warrior Code.

The leather carving alone took upwards of 200 hours to complete . The leather was then painstakingly hand fitted to the modified tank and hand made rear fender.

With its rigid frame, girder front end and jockey shift its not a ride for the faint hearted. But this is a work of art I would love to have the opportunity to ride.

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