Kicking Off an Epic UK Tour: London & Camden Adventures

With a work trip planned for the UK, Louise and I decided to time it perfectly—aligning it with her journey home to Scotland. She flew out from Sydney ahead of me for a wedding and some well-earned family time, while I joined her halfway through for an epic tour across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.

But first—London.

We stayed in Camden, a place bursting with energy, character, and of course, legendary markets. Wandering through the stalls, grabbing bites from street vendors, and soaking in the eclectic vibe, we quickly fell in love with the area. Naturally, a few pints were in order—my first-ever beer in England was officially consumed at The Camden Eye.

One evening was particularly special—I caught up with my great mate and colleague, Olly Scott, for drinks at POLPO in London. We’ve worked together at William Hill for some time now, bonding over data, England vs. Australia banter, and—of course—cricket. An old colleague, Michelle, who’s now with William Hill UK, also joined us for the night. Great company, great conversation, and an all-round fantastic evening.

Below are just a few snapshots of Camden—its streets, markets, and moments. I’d have loved to spend more time in London, but we were already gearing up for the next leg—Scotland.

At the end of this adventure, I’ll be heading to Yorkshire for several weeks to work alongside our Data Engineering Architect on a major project. It’s shaping up to be an incredible 5-6 weeks, though the hardest part will be missing the kids. Thankfully, video calls will keep us connected until we return as a family to experience it all together.

Here’s to the journey ahead!