Mrs FEEG and I had a great day yesterday.
First was a visit to Southwark Cathedral, followed by a tasty lunch in Borough Market.
After that, a quick stagger to the Shard and a couple of lift rides to the viewing galleries. The bottom one is enclosed and has lots of computers explaining the views you see, which were great. It was a trifle hazy so we could only see abut 10 miles in each direction, though. The staff there were also very helpful explaining what you were actually seeing. Then a trip up to the upper gallery, which although safely caged in, is also open to the elements. As it was a hot afternoon, the fresh breezes up there were welcome. It was rather outstanding to look down on a police helicopter flying by!
When we finally dragged ourselves down and had had a coffee, we got on a Northern Line train to Clapham and had a great slab of ribs followed by pecan pie at Bodean’s Smoke House.
All in all, a great day out!!
Boadicea's Chariot 
FEEG, do you have to book in advance for the Shard? Or could we wait for a good clear day and just turn up?
I think you can just turn up, but there are no guarantees, as there only a certain number allowed in the galleries at any one time, and the entries are timed. Also, it is cheaper to prebook. You can get certificates that can be cashed just before the day. Best idea is to keep an eye on the London weather forecast 🙂 Follow the link in the post for more info.
Nice one, FEEG. Always good to read of great days.
Reach for the skies!
I’m petrified just reading this, FEEG. Acrophobic, me. 😦
Acrophobic sounds like a fear of circuses 😉
I have a friend who has a farm on the side of the Towy valley. It is somewhat disconcerting to stand in his yard and watch the TOPS of huge transport planes going past below you!
They use the Towy valley for low flying practice and zoom along 100′ off the ground.