Having enjoyed photographing Berlin last month, I thought I would try some tourism in London. I was encouraged by a forecast week of fine weather. I did a trial run with a friend on Monday, but today have come back to see the Bailey East End exhibition. The exhibition is particularly interesting as there are three distinct eras of photography covered (and equipment). I was least impressed with the most recent photos. I liked the exhibition space and staff. I was standing outside with a freshly bought coffee, and was invited to come in with my coffee. A refreshing change in the modern world.

From there I crossed to the Greenwhich Peninsular on the Emirates Cable Car. It hardly seems a vital communication link from nowhere in the north to the dome in the south. At least there are cafes at the southern end, so I had a croque monseiur at Cafe Rouge before catching a boat to central London. In tourist terms I think both trips are pretty fair value £3.20 one way on the cablecar and £5.40 for 50 minutes ride down the river. The boat also has a bar so an ideal respite for the more serious tourist. I did consider getting off at Tate Modern, but as I have a gig in the evening I decided to go straight home.