Sunday 10 June 2007

going to the gherkin

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one of the most striking and iconic buildings on the london skyline is affectionately known as the gherkin, for its cucumber-like shape. s's former colleague kindly invited us up to the top to drink in the view...and a few cocktails.


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view of the dome from inside


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view of tower bridge and the tower of london. the building in the foreground, framed by the v, is s's office.


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m in her new bright blue glasses


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s and our hostess, m


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fiery, red sunset over hampstead heath


it was lovely to see london from above. i still get a little thrill every time i see the familiar landmarks: the london eye, tower bridge, big ben, king's cross station. i hope that feeling doesn't wear off for a long time, because i plan to be here for a while...

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