Last night was Guy Fawkes night:
Guy Fawkes Night is an annual celebration on the evening of 5 November. It marks the downfall of the Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605, in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to destroy theHouses of Parliament, in London, United Kingdom. (Wikipedia)
Basically, he tried to blow up Parliament, so now they blow things up (fireworks) to celebrate his failure. Above are Lauren (blue hood) and Sooim with sparklers.
It was also the first Thursday of the month, where galleries in east London stay open until 9. So, we (a mass of school people, it was like a field trip and I realized after actual field trips with small children or big children, I have no patience for big group travel) went to openings and then a performance in Hoxton Square (right near where I live) and there were lots of fireworks.
This is Carla (left) and Natalie (middle) and me. Due to the quality of this photo, I promised not to post on Facebook, but figured the blog would be okay. Carla grew up just outside of London and Natalie is from Glasgow, Scotland. I spend most of my time with them at school. Carla works at a gallery and has recruited Natalie and I to work there on the weekends as "invigilators." This means we stand around and watch the gallery. It will probably be long and boring but at least it is art related and Natalie and I can chat and already have plans for post- work mulled wine (we worked at the opening and had it after, delicious!).
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