My sister Alex treated me to a day out to complete the challenge of going over the Thames on the cable car. As I have vertigo this could have been a difficult challenge! To make it more of a challenge she decided we would also climb the 02 (The Millennium Dome) - yes - climb up to the top and back down again! It was a nice climb up, quite windy but not cold, brilliant views on the way up and down. The viewing platform at the top is interesting and we really could see far and wide over London. It was harder to come down as the angle was steep and we had to go slowly on the harness links, even though I suggested we all slide down the side on our bums, 007 style!
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| 365m round, 52m high |
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| The walkway over the dome |
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| Harnessed up! |
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| Nice clear day |
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| Windy at the top! |
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| Off to the cable car Don't forget my medal |
Only 5 minute wait for the cable car despite a queue, it was surprisingly stable when we got in. Usually there is an element of swaying, especially when it is windy but it was hardly noticeable if there was any. We shared the car going over the first time but the views were breathtaking and our companions just as much in awe. They got out when we crossed and we had the whole car to ourselves on the way back so i took some fab photos and videos too.
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| An awesome view |
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| Really incredible |
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| Forgot the Thames is so wide! |
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| and so big! |
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| What a day for heights....... |
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| ....the Shard! |
