Last Sunday, after walking along the Thames for an hour or so I arrived at the London Eye.

I'd been reading about the Millennium projects for many years (The Economist was not always enthusiastic about the execution and costs of the projects), and I was looking forward to seeing the Eye.

I bought a ticket and went for a 30 minute ride in the 440 ft high wheel. It was a nice, slow ride, with great views of the buildings of parliament and the London City.

The London Eye, the big ferry wheel.

In the London Eye.

The parliament, as seen from the London Eye.

"Do not lean against the doors". Sound advice.

Almost at the top. You can see that the capsules with seats are completed enclosed.

The view when looking down. It's high!

View of the London City.

When I got off the ride I walked back along the river and had dinner.