River of Dreams
Visiting ' the smoke ' the other day; I ventured forth on a Clipper;
It was great to sit in the craft and watch the Thames flow by me. Because it was a water bus ( linked by ticket to the underground service), there was no annoying chat by a tour guide leaving my neck in one place and not being overloaded by information.
Soon I arrived at London Bridge.
It was fascinating to view the ever changing sky line.
I decided to leave the craft at the O2 Stadium ( olders readers , think Millennium Dome ).
It is a remarkable building; especially in its internal dimensions, which allows for a multi- function capability. Many of the usual corporate food outlets are in place, waiting, it seemed to me for a stadium audience. I ventured into a 'hands- on' display area, sponsored by Nissan Cars; it pointed up, to the coming green future and allowed me to post an instant video on the video talking wall.
On the way out I noticed this rather interesting 'bubble' installation.
If I tell you that it was about 4 or 5 metres above the floor, you will understand how high this dome actually is.
I caught the Clipper back (eastwards?) along the Thames and alighted near the Tower of London.
After all the trudging along the grassy footpaths watching the baby river grow; this was a very pleasant way to enjoy the 'Mighty Thames'.
Ciao4now
Ck.
N.P. A collection of the incomparable readings by the Late Vivian Stanshall, including " Sir Henry At Rawlinson End".
In an age when any form of eccentricity is seemingly dismissed, it is refreshing to start the morning with a brew of coffee and then listen to the wonderful un"P.C." humour of Vivian. Highly recommended.
It was great to sit in the craft and watch the Thames flow by me. Because it was a water bus ( linked by ticket to the underground service), there was no annoying chat by a tour guide leaving my neck in one place and not being overloaded by information.
Soon I arrived at London Bridge.
It was fascinating to view the ever changing sky line.
I decided to leave the craft at the O2 Stadium ( olders readers , think Millennium Dome ).
It is a remarkable building; especially in its internal dimensions, which allows for a multi- function capability. Many of the usual corporate food outlets are in place, waiting, it seemed to me for a stadium audience. I ventured into a 'hands- on' display area, sponsored by Nissan Cars; it pointed up, to the coming green future and allowed me to post an instant video on the video talking wall.
On the way out I noticed this rather interesting 'bubble' installation.
If I tell you that it was about 4 or 5 metres above the floor, you will understand how high this dome actually is.
I caught the Clipper back (eastwards?) along the Thames and alighted near the Tower of London.
Ciao4now
Ck.
N.P. A collection of the incomparable readings by the Late Vivian Stanshall, including " Sir Henry At Rawlinson End".
In an age when any form of eccentricity is seemingly dismissed, it is refreshing to start the morning with a brew of coffee and then listen to the wonderful un"P.C." humour of Vivian. Highly recommended.
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