London

bet you were glad there were lifts in the shard :o)
yes there are lots of green spaces aren't there? its years since I went to the capital. perhaps I will manage a city break with the daughters.

If you are tempted by the Shard, Sbg, get there as early as possible (The View opens at 10.00). It really does make a difference!

London is an interesting place, first time we ever visited we hated it, being from Up North, it seemed too fast paced, unfriendly and it snowed, shock horror! That was many years ago and we've been back tons of times since - we've learned to 'chop it up' into small areas to visit. This means not trying to see everything in one go and enjoying each 'small town' - works much better. Not sure about going up 72 floors - think I'll just admire the view from your photos!

Its a stunning view from up there. I enjoyed my visit so much. We went up there for Brunch as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. That was the year we went to Chelsea and bought the Garden Pod. I love London. I think is the best City in the world. The museums, theatres, historical buildings, concert halls, restaurants and indeed the wonderful parks. I love it! I will be there again shortly for a very quick visit. Its wonderful, especially in the summer months.

I'm dizzy just looking down on that view. Thank you for sharing so I do not need to go up there. I'm pleased you spent such a lovely relaxed day doing quite a lot in the time available.

Thank you for your comments. I quite agree about limiting what visits to make in London, Sunnydais. I used to take my daughter for a day trip each summer when she was a little girl, and always planned on only one place. We would always end up seeing lots, but managed to keep it relaxed.

A splendid experience, Karen! It was so much more than we expected. I think it might be a bit disappointing if it were crowded, though. There were so few visitors we had no problem getting right to the windows. And the weather made a difference too - it was lovely, much better than it looks in the photos because they are taken through glass.
I love London too!

If you don’t like heights, you wouldn’t enjoy the Shard, Scotsgran!

Fantastic views across London, but eh you would not get me up there makes me dizzy, the strange thing is I use to climb and absail in my younger days but as I get older heights terrify me.

I can understand that, Julien. OH has never really liked heights, but says it has got worse as he’s got older. He can’t even face going into the circle in the theatre any longer - something we used to do regularly. I had no problem whatever with the Shard. I think the size of the viewing area made it seem very secure. I would never have been able to climb or abseil, though, and I wouldn’t climb up a ladder now if I could avoid it!

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to London. I like the views and think I prefer seeing them in photos :)

The viewpoint isn’t for everyone, Hywel!

Just shown my daughter Melchi, she did the Shard a few weeks back and said it was amazing, I didn't let her read it first but she knew and her whole face lit up, I love London but haven't yet been this year, I've been on the eye daytime and night and the views are good from there, I would like to go up the Shard also.. Pleased you enjoyed your day out and thankyou for sharing your lovely photographs..

I enjoyed the Eye as well, when I went on it a few years ago. It looks tiny from the top of the Shard!