Things you don’t have the opportunity to appreciate when you just visit a country for vacation… Watching the fireworks from our apartment window for Bonfire Night.

Bonfire Night started when a Catholic protestor in the 1600s tried to assassinate King James 1, a Protestant King, by blowing up the Parliament building. He was unsuccessful, but interestingly enough, this has become an annual event in the UK. Nowadays it’s a big party which involves Bonfires and Fireworks.  #historyismyfavorite  #rememberthefifthofnovember  #bonfirenight

It’s always so interesting learning what historical events actually shape life in another country, and I’m certain this will just be one of many experiences we have.