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FLYING OVER LONDON ROOFTOPS
British Airways London Eye

Used to be if you wanted a view of the London rooftops you had to go up the chimney like Mary Poppins and Burt – “over the rooftops step in time” or climb the steps of St. Pauls to the dome, but since its opening at the turn of the century (the 21st that is, you remember the Millenium, computers just kept on working), the London Eye has become the landmark of London, almost eclipsing even Big Ben. (See Touring on Thames Time).

Billed as the worlds tallest oberservation wheel the capsules of the "the eye" rise 135 meters over London along the banks of the Thames River, both villified and beloved by Londoners, as either modern marvel and symbol of London's leadership in the new times or eye-sore besmearching the city's cultural heritage. But either way you look at it, the eye is a quite a ride and offers a magnificent view of one of the world's great cities. Sponsored BA but operated by Tussauds (the Wax Museum folks) this new millenium version of the grand familiar Ferris wheel, The "Eye" has become on of Britain's most popular commercial sight-seeing destinations, visited by more than 3 million people a year.

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Since it bears the BA airlines name, a ride on the London Eye is referred to as a "flight" and a variety of levels are offered. A standard flight is £13.50 (currently about $24) £6.50 for a child over 5. For 25 pounds you can get a fast track fare for go to the front of the line booking. A Champagne Flight for those in a romantic mood goes for £29.50. Kids can come too, but I don't think they're supposed to get the champagne. Pre-booking tickets are at a discount.

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For a group or just the randy couple who "vant to be alone", a private capsule flight can be arranged with priority check-in and boarding for £385.00 with a maximum of 25 guests per capsule for the half-hour ride. If you want a host to point out the sights or answer questions they come along for fifty pounds. The flight also comes with "on-board" food and drink. Watch out for the booze effect at altitude!

The British Airways London Eye also offers a 40 minute all-weather Thames River Cruise with commentary by a living guide (instead of the recorded ones) on the sights along the banks including Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Its £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for kids under 15. A ticket to ride on the wheel is not included in the River Cruise Experience and they can be booked separately.

The landing for the London Eye is on the south bank of the Thames across the river from Big Ben and Parliament, near Waterloo Rail station at the Waterloo Millenium Pier. ©Bargain Travel Europe

The London Pass is accepted at many of the venues along the Thames and provides admission to 50 attractions for one price.

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FROM TRAITOR'S GATE TO MORTIMER'S HOLE

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