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London Eye

Fewer Will Eye Off the London Eye

March 26, 2008 at 9:45 AM | 2 Comments

Anyone with a fear of being stuck at the top of a ferris wheel would not have been happy on the London Eye on Monday. There was no big drama--just a malfunctioning tire--but engineers decided to immediately stop the ferris wheel completely.

That meant that about 400 tourists were trapped in the capsules, some of them 450 feet off the ground, for over an hour. Depending on who you listen to, this was either absolutely fine or a complete nightmare.

Naturally enough, the London Eye spokesperson said they were in full contact with all the visitors and had them open the capsule's emergency pack supplies of water, blankets and even commodes. But at least one of the passengers saw it otherwise and said it was horrible: they had poor communication with staff and got panicked into almost stampeding when they were finally let out. Just goes to show that there are a lot of different views from a ferris wheel.

Related Stories:
· Hundreds Stuck in Mid-Air on London Eye [Guardian]
· London Eye Flyover [Jaunted]

[Photo: .koltregaskes]

Google Earth

Google Earth Views: London Eye Flyover

March 22, 2006 at 3:47 PM | 0 Comments

Google Earth is one of those rare technologies that allows nine-to-five cube dwellers to pretend like they are flying over some romantic destination.  The technology also serves as a good reminder to remember to look out your window the next time you fly.  Keeping your eyes open while airborne is bound to pay off in the form of some pretty rare views.

Next time your British Airways flight is making its slow and steady approach into Heathrow, glance out your window and see if you can spot the London Eye and Houses of Parliament. C'mon, Griswald, just try it.

If you just can't wait for your next flight here is the Google Earth map for your immediate viewing pleasure.

Related Stories:
· London Eye [Official Site]
· London Eye/Houses of Parliment Hybrid Map [Google]