In 2003, we visited London and rode the London Eye. Logan didn’t remember much of it since she was only five years old so she requested we go again before leaving London.
Lucky for us it was a somewhat clear day and we were afforded spectacular views of the city. At 135 meters (or 443 feet for us Americans), the London Eye, located on the South Bank, is the 5th tallest structure in London (after the Shard, BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square at Canary Wharf). The ride is about 30 minutes. If you’ve got a special occasion (maybe a marriage proposal?) you can rent out a private pod for £350.
A few photos looking at the London Eye from different locations in the city:
From Westminster
From the top of the New Zealand Building
From the Horse Guard Parade (Whitehall)
And photos from within the the “EYE POD”:
Logan in 2003
Again in 2003
What a difference 10 years make
Views from the London Eye:
Big Ben
Looking straight up…
Love seeing all the bright red buses
Although I wasn’t keen on spending £29.50 on the ride, I’m glad we ended up going again. It was worth it!
Displaced Beachbums 