Life On The Southbank

The London Aquarium centre piece is a fantastic tank set over three floors containing sharks and sea fish in shoals that swim towards you for a real close up view. More importantly is the education matter for all of us about the state of the under sea world that is threatened by human existence. For centuries we have used the oceans like a big flushable toilet with all kinds of pollutants being dumped there, as well as over fishing that is a real threat to our food source.

This visit was the starting point to a day out on London's Southbank side of the Thames which turned out to be one of my best days of the year. On a beautiful sunny day and devoid of the traffic, this area is second to none for a visit. Within a couple of miles there is a real mix of attractions and restaurants to suit any ones taste.

1. The London Eye- Take it or leave it, but you can't deny it has been a massive success.

2. Tate Modern- Love Art or hate it? A great setting in an old power station.

3. Shakespeare's Globe - Reconstruction of London's first open air theatre.

4. Salvador Dali Exhibition- See the amazing coffee table with the sexiest legs holding the glass.

5. Street entertainers- from the amateur to the professionals. Today there was a really excellent escapologist that had all of us laughing at his presentation, and cheering as he escaped from three padlocks holding the chain wrapped around him.

This side of the Thames is just so full of good things that if you haven't been, go soon and enjoy.