A morning in Greenwich

I realised that the wheel in Greenwich was nearing the end of it's run, and as the sun was shining I decided to go over and have a whirl. Unfortunately I have been suffering a chest infection and was a bit high on ventolin, and had handshakes that did not help the photographs in the slightest .

I parked next to the Trafalgar pub in Greenwich where there is a good view of the Millennium Dome (sorry just can't call it the O2 Arena)

One of the Thames Barges passed by, 100 years ago these carried all sorts of goods up the Thames, but now take tourists on trips. They are easily recognisible by the terracotta coloured sails.

The wheel at Greenwich is in the grounds of the Royal Naval College. . . The view was not as wonderful as it could have been as the Cutty Sark is still under wraps, it is not due to re-open until 2010.

I just love taking photos of reflections.. but if you have ever read this blog before you certainly know that by now!!!

and the view of the Naval College from the top of the wheel




Up at the Observatory there is an amazing view of London at your feet . . .

and the Meridian line.. seperating the eastern and western hemisphere starts right here. . .