Self Study

Summary about London Eye (My Visit)

A flight on British Airways’ London Eye is definitely a “must-do” when visiting London. The Eye, which is open seven days a week, is the sixth tallest structure in London and offers unparalleled views of the city – in fact passengers can see up to 25 miles in each direction with views over some of the world’s most celebrated places of interest including St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and apparently.

Since it’s my first flight in October 2008. I took my first flight on a Saturday evening in October 2008. I don’t quite know what I was expecting but the whole experience was fantastic. When I arrived at the South Bank it was twilight and the sun going down behind the houses of Parliament and Big Ben was mesmerising and the speed with which it seemed to go from twilight to the more consuming early evening darkness was astonishing.

Because I had pre-booked out tickets online I had to do was collect that from the automated ticket machine inside the main hall and then wait in line to board the capsule. The line was thick and I thought I was in for a long wait. I was wrong. The line moved constantly for the Eye doesn’t actually stop while people alight and depart, it keeps moving, which I found a little disconcerting at first look. Guides separate guests into groups, and this ensures that the capsules are never over-loaded and those who need assistance are adequately looked after.
I saw just how the River Thames snakes its way through the Capital. It was amazing to see the bends and turns and know that all along its banks are the sights and places that make London so unique.

The only hint of nervousness I experienced was when I reached the uppermost point on the flight, and I realised that if I was to get stuck up there the only way down was via a very narrow and seemingly unremarkable ladder attached to the frame of the Eye. Perhaps not the best of thoughts to be entertaining as that stage, especially as the wind was quite ferocious. That’s another thing, I was expecting the capsule to be buffeted by the wind but the ride was smooth and consistent, with nary a shudder or jolt.

Although 30 minutes seemed a long time to be up in the air while still on the ground, time in the air seemed to speed by and before we knew it a recorded voice announced we were nearing the end of our journey.