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The wheel in the sky keeps on turning
You can’t exactly go to London and NOT see the London Eye. Even if you don’t want to, you will. We had no plans on joining the masses for a 30min jaunt above the buildings (technically, only HALF would be … Continue reading
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From pristine to grunge
We rode the open-topped bus like real tourists as it’s a great way to see the city. You hit the highlights and see angles you wouldn’t from the street. Mayfair in London sure is quite opulent and grand. So this … Continue reading
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Seen on the streets of London
As with any large city, there’s a lot to see while just walking about. Yes, there’s many museums and stores to go into a look around, but often the best thing is to just wander the streets and follow one’s … Continue reading
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London architecture – attempt #2
This afternoon, we took one of the clique’d open-top bus tours. Surprisingly, it’s a very good way of seeing the city (any city really) and our guide was very good. Despite the wind, we had a great time. The above … Continue reading
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London – surprise architecture
Architecturally, London is a strange place. On one hand, you have 1000 year-old castles, and on the other, you have modern, futuristic skyscrapers. In some cases, alongside each other. It’s all very strange. Above is an image of the ‘Walkie … Continue reading
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London – The Barbican
We have finally made it to London. Our first jaunt was a personal mission to Wimbledon to pick up concert tickets, but on the way back to detoured back to … Continue reading
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Foggy morning #2
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A foggy morning
I often drive the M6 coast road into Cape Town on my morning commute. There are so many times that there’s something that catches my eye. Many times, my camera is at home, or life’s pressing matters precludes me from … Continue reading
A city from above
Signal Hill or Lion’s Rump overlooks the city bowl of Cape Town. It’s elevation is 350m, but it seems a lot higher than that. It’s a pretty busy place and is really the best place from which to see the … Continue reading