A Small Mind In A Big City: Arrival

A small mind had a very refreshing and relaxing Saturday in the big city. As was planned before, the weather was perfect and the crowds kept their distance.

Arriving at the capital at about 8.15am, I was promptly removed of 30p to have a pee in Euston station. Note to self for future visits: Urinate on train before arrival, unless we are now in a world where Ryanair are into train travel. As tweeted however the 30p was enhanced by the first experience of the glorious Dyson Airblade Hand Dryer. An impressive device which had the added advantage over most hand dryers of drying your hands, as well as not removing skin.

A quick video demonstrating the Airblade:

I was able to get to the Embankment before the crowds had arrived in full swing. The experience on the Underground was once again a pleasure in the early weekend morning, which at this time included a complimentary seat! The only problem as always was there was more wind in the tunnels than me after a curry.

However I looked out across the Thames at the London Eye at 8.50am:

And listened to the bongs of Big Ben on the hour:

To be continued...