Tower of London innit

London calling

Arrived in London early this morning. Despite a lack of sleep, food-hangovers from mega-Irish Christmas and a complete transport disaster with striking tube drivers we managed a great day here. Toured through St Paul's cathedral and looked out over the city. I played with Tilt-Shift on my camera, while Charlotte waited patiently.

It's been great to have a few pints and time-out with the excellent array of Kiwi-Londoners we know.

Merrion Sq houses

Space shuttle update

Totally unrelated to Ireland, but this is an awesome photo (not taken by me) of the shuttle we saw at Kennedy Space centre. It's the only photo like this - usually there is only one orbiter in space, so no one to take a photo.

Photo update

Statue of revolutionary heroine Countess  Constance Markievicz in St. Stephen's Green, where she commanded Irish Citizen Army troops in the Easter Rising of 1916.

Bridge between Dublinia (Viking museum) and Christchurch Cathedral

Original Dublin City wall, from 1240AD. Graffiti added circa 2005.

Government buildings, and the office of the Taoiseach ("Tee-shock") aka the Prime Minister.

The Four Courts building, from across the Liffey.

Gateway to the museum of modern art.

Tis the season to be Jolly!

Enjoying a wonderful visit from Jolly and partaking of the treats at The Queen of Tarts.