Europe Trip - London - Day 2 (Part 10)

"london bridge is falling down".. one of the childhood songs we use to sing... many people mistaken this as the london bridge, i was one of them until i realise that this... is called the tower bridge...

Erected in 1894, the tower bridge is one of the most recognisable bridges in the world. until today, the bridges still lifts itself some 900 times a year for taller ships or boats to sail through.

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Europe Trip - London - Day 2 (Part 9)

the millenium bridge was opened in june 2000 and closed 3 days later when it was found to wobble alot, the problem was eventually rectified. according to an interview with the designer, he says there is nothing wrong with the bridge, just the way people walk... hmm?...

if you look at the far end of the millennium bridge, you'll see the dome of the st paul's cathedral

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Europe Trip - London - Day 2 (Part 8)

someone is looking very pleased with the cruise


the river cruise took us down the river thames and passed sites like...
Shakespaere's Globe Theatre


the ooooold ooooold bar called the anchor from the medieval ages


very very famous st paul's cathedral


and not forgetting the bridges...
on the right, you'll blackfriars bridge, the red pillars use to support an oil railway line, wonder why they are left there...


millennium bridge

Europe Trip - London - Day 2 (Part 6)

just in front of the big ben, you'll see the river thames, london eye and county hall. the london eye was erected in year 2000, i'm proud to say that the singapore flyer is still larger. =)




jas posing in front of the london eye




before i arrive in london, i did some homework and found that getting a visit pass was worth the price because of the high cost on transportation and also entry in tourist attractions in London. therefore i purchased a 2 Days London Pass online, it was mailed to me one week after i ordered, very efficient! the pass allowed me to gain entry in over 50 attractions at no additional cost, it also included unlimited train passes and river cruises. (London Pass Website)
the river cruise took us up and down the river thames where we saw quite a few of the attractions.