London Eyesores

While on the Big Bus Tour around London (yeah - it rocked), we were informed by the tour guide that we would be passing the one of London's greatest eyesores. Here's the picture I snapped. London's own version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I don't think that this lean is due to a poorly laid foundation, though. Seems intentional!

Another eyesore (this one can be seen from Primrose Hill, Rufus' favorite walking spot) is a building commonly referred to as "The Gherkin" because of its resemblance to a pickle. Some even call it the "Erotic Gherkin", due to its phallic nature. Sorry the pic's blurry - the bus was just racing by this spectacular London landmark.

This pic is a little more classic London. The London Eye was a millenium project that has brought in tons of cash. While it was meant to only be around for a year or so, they have kept it running since the turn of the century. They also upped the price, from 5 pounds to 15. It never stops moving its breakneck speed of 0.5 miles per hour and has been compared to the Eiffel Tower. The London Eye is the largest ferris wheel in Europe - wow! I have not experienced a ride on the London Eye and I doubt I ever will. Maybe if it was free, but I can do a lot of cool stuff for 15 pounds.