Today is the 5th of November - Bonfire Night in the UK. This is also known as Guy Fawkes Day - the day the English celebrate that Guy Fawkes did not successfully blow up parliament and the day the Scots - so it told - celebrate that he at least tried.
It is celebrated by fireworks and bonfires and traditionally, the burning of an effigy. I was suppose to go with some gals from work, but we all cancelled, because it is that chilly, wet weather London is known for. Besides, I can see the fireworks from my flat, across the city.
Today there is also happiness at the results of the US presidential election, so part of me thinks it seems the fireworks are in celebration of this, too.
I just have to say, as a native born American, I feel proud again to be reminded of what makes my birth country great.
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I'm proud too! And it's nice to see some Amy musings mixed in with the very cool travel journals, too. :)
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