Around Camden Market, there's a lively pace, br But, just minutes away, there's a different place. br It's as though you have entered another world: br A whole new kingdom is suddenly unfurled. br br There, you'll discover tranquillity and peace; br Life's hustle and bustle will suddenly cease. br It's a peaceful haven: a welcome oasis of calm; br It's a really special place, packed full of charm. br br It was a warm, sunny day - perfect for walking; br On the benches, people sat reading, or just talking. br Along the canal, painted narrow-boats cruised; br Further upstream, people were paddling canoes. br br Ducks and moorhens were dotted here and there. br At a Friesian cow sculpture, I stopped and stared. br Wavy patterns decorated the bridges' undersides. br For cyclists, the towpath made a pleasant ride. br br As I passed London Zoo, I heard a waterfall: br Not what I expected to hear in London at all! br I spied some posh villas sitting atop the bank: br No doubt, the residences of the upper ranks. br br Further along, the mood was suddenly broken: br It was as though the world had suddenly woken. br I heard the loud rumble of a passenger train, br And, through the sky, there roared a jet plane. br br To follow the towpath, I just felt compelled: br Jewels like this, I never knew London held. br One of London's hidden gems, I uncovered; br This place, I felt so thrilled to have discovered.