On Sunday 29th September 2002, At the beginning of the day, everyone was worried about the trip as there was a heavy fog casting across London. However, within the hour, the fog had gone and the trip turned out to be a great day, filled with lots of bargains! Most of the group met at the Greenwich Pier, whilst a few others met at the London Eye, near Westminster. From the Greenwich Pier, the group took a boat trip along the River Thames to Westminster Pier. We were lucky enough to get the boat fair reduced. We all sat at the top of the boat to get the best view. The sun was shining and was surprisingly warm. We managed to see many famous landmarks of London such as the Cleopatra's Needle, Tower of London and London Bridge. When we arrived, we all walked along Westminster Bridge, where the London Eye was. At the London Eye, we had disabled access; therefore we did not have to queue for long. The London Eye is 442 foot high and it takes about 30 minutes to go round. At the top, there was plenty to see, as you were able to see for 20 miles! We all had fun trying to spot buildings and guessing where landmarks were. On the way down we missed the photos because we could not hear the announcement. So we all decided to complain, and got to go on the London Eye again later in the evening, for free! So we all went our separate ways, some decided to have lunch, the children (and some adults!) went into the arcades and some went shopping. We all met and went up the London Eye again, this time remembering to stand at the right places, and got a brilliant photo! At the end of a long and tiring day, we all walked back to Charing Cross station and made our way home.

Karen Wright