05/30/2006
Weekend in London
I made a very spontaneous trip to London with a few close friends over the three-day weekend. I hadn't been to London since 1988. The whole trip felt a bit like this photo of the Houses of Parliament, rushing by like a quick, dazzling dream, and gone much too quickly. A few more photos follow after the jump...
Love the cabs of London, love the buses too. Although they've gotten rid of most of the old double-deckers, a few do remain. And there are the more modern ones.
The carousel at Covent Garden. The streets of London are alive at night, much more than I remember. For a city with weather like it has, London has an amazing amount of outdoor nightlife.
The Savoy Hotel. We stayed down the street.
Skateboarders lining up at the Embankment...
Graffiti artists are given free reign to take over this enclosure.
"Alison Lapper Pregnant: in Trafalgar Square. I'm with those who find it quite stunning.
Some of Trafalgar Square's more traditional icons. Apparently it's been cleaned up quite a bit.
A quiet moment with my boyfriend Dave.
Inside London's biggest nightclub, DTPM.
The DTPM dancefloor, maybe one of the most crowded I've ever seen. One note about London pubs and nightclubs. Be prepared to inhale lungfuls of cigarette smoke. Once you've experienced nightlife without it, it's hard to ever go back.
Sunrise silhouettes. That thing that looks like a ramp in the distance is actually a very cool looking Tube stop.
The Millenium Bridge from the Tate Museum. Couldn't do London without a little rain.
Tate: Reminders of New York.
Tate: A few stunning chalk pieces by Tacita Dean really caught my eye.
Cabs lined up outside of Harrod's.
A Towleroad T-shirt, a great friend, and Damien Hirst's "Virgin Mother".
Boarding the enormous London Eye.
The Houses of Parliament from the London Eye.
The Eye in the rain.
Posted 8:40 PM EST by Andy in London, Photography, Travel | Permalink
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Those are great. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kenneth | May 31, 2006 1:36:41 PM
The ramps at the distance are the Vauxhall bus station solar panels, which powers the light of the bus station.
Crazy to think that I was in DTPM as well last Sunday! It was my second time there, but it was definitely something to experience on a bank holiday. Absolutely wicked music and atmosphere!
Posted by: Jean-Philippe | May 31, 2006 2:05:45 PM
Thanks for the correction Jean-Philippe. Nice to know the city is looking out for its energy as well as its design...
Posted by: andy | May 31, 2006 2:14:50 PM
Thanks Andy...London is one of my favorite cities. I got to go back for a quick trip this past February. Such an old town, but so alive. Looks like you were burning the midnight oil ;-)
Posted by: Lano | May 31, 2006 2:54:56 PM
Andy..you jet-setting international mo of mystery. Thanks for the cool pics.
Posted by: Ray | May 31, 2006 3:17:32 PM
sunrise in Vauxhall???? we've all been there.
Posted by: Michael | May 21, 2007 5:44:34 PM
Wow man!
I have a friend who lives in London, and she explores alot while taking pics. But the pics that she had sent me, was nothing compared to the ones you have on here!
I thought London would be boring and all, but when I seen your pics, that kinda convinced me that its not, ESP. with that nightclub and now, I wanna go!! Haha =D
Well, just wanted to tell you that you have some great pics, and thanx for sharing!!
Have a great day!!
Posted by: JOHNATHON | Aug 16, 2007 8:52:11 PM
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