Going up in the London Eye

The London Eye is an enormous ferris wheel located on the South Bank of the Thames. Although it looks quite out of place next to the historic buildings and Big Ben, it is very popular with both Londoners and tourists. It is also the best way to see all of London, very quickly.

So, we were feeling adventurous one afternoon. And up we went! The views really were incredible, so it was well worth the money. You can actually see beyond London, although it is difficult to make anything out in the smog...

Fortunately, the Halls of Parliament and Big Ben were just across the river, so I was able to get some great shots.