Wouldn’t you know that when we arrived to the London Eye, it wasn’t shutting down for the day. We should have known better. There are so many photos of it at night, but what we’ve learned in the UK is that some things close early for no apparent reason.We didn’t want to take any chances.
So we booked it. In a city we didn’t quite know yet. Negotiating the tube we didn’t quite understand yet. When we arrived with a minute to spare, we were out of breath and our leg muscles were screaming for reprieve.
A few years ago, every photo of Bodhi was with his tongue out. These days, it’s a peace sign. Let’s hope he sticks with that for awhile as opposed to the other hand gesture I usually see from older kids. Ira says the peace sign inherited Asian trait.
The views from the higher levels of the Ferris wheel were just amazing. You could see for miles. We were afforded different views of Big Ben and Parliament. I’m sure the night views are gorgeous, but it was nice to see London by day.
If you know Ira, you know that grin is actually fear in disguise. He’s not a fan of heights, but he did this for the boy. I, on the other hand, love the thrill of heights and roller coasters. For the most part, Ira sat in one place, legs bouncing up and down.
There were lots of random photos with goofy poses because the wheel stopped many times for who knows what. With the view not changing, there was little left to do but play photo tourist.
Ira got into the frame for a nice family photo.
Final verdict?
Same as what we had heard from others we know who have been. It’s a great experience. We are glad we did it. It’s something good to do once.
After a full day of walking (and running) it was time to make our way back to the hotel via Chinatown for dinner and dessert. Did you expect anything less? If there is Asian food, Ira is going.
A tube trip back and a nightcap at the hotel made for the perfect ending of our London adventure before heading to our new home in Exeter come morning.
Under the Bodhi Tree 