Today I met Tony and Neiha for lunch in the City. First I walked over to Lloyd’s and explored around there.

They met me outside and we walked few blocks with some familiar and  some interesting turns into new areas for me.

Walking to lunch – the Gherkin

Through passageways and courtyards

Putting apples on a tree in a courtyard

On the way back from lunch Tony took me back by a different route and Neiha pointed out some of the more interesting structures that have been built in the City.

Walkie Talkie building behind Lloyd’s

When we got back to Lloyd’s, I got a pass to go inside.  We went to the main floor and saw the Lutine Bell, but they wouldn’t let me ring it.

Lutine Bell

Even the escalators inside show their workings. Lloyd’s is such an interesting building.

Escalators at Lloyd’s

After lunch I wandered around the city south of the Thames. I walked along the Thames path and then over to St Katherine Docks. I don’t even know the names of the streets I went on because they change so quickly and I was just enjoying strolling from one turn to the next. I did have my compass with too.

All my little excursions added up to a little over 7 miles.