Monday, 14 April

At the weekend I went to London! It was nice to be in my home-town again - lately I find myself missing it... Nowadays I think I know Paris much better than London. When I was walking around town I realised that so much has changed in my absence (I last lived there in 2003). Anyway, I enjoyed rediscovering the city - usually when I'm in London I am too busy meeting people and shopping to just look around. On Sunday I went for a walk around Westminster and along the River Thames - here are some photos:

Victoria Tower

Victoria Tower

Victoria Tower is part of the Houses of Parliament (or Westminster Palace). It houses the Parliament archives. The Houses of Parliament can be visited by the public - it is best to go on Wednesday afternoon, when the Prime Minister is speaking.

Here's a view along the River Thames towards Westminster Bridge - on the left the Houses of Parliament and on the right the London Eye:

River Thames

... and a panoramic view of the Houses of Parliament:

Housess of Parliament

Here is a vertigious view of the London Eye. The other day I read that it broke down, leaving passengers stranded - I decided not to risk it!

London Eye