Archive for October, 2004
More Gherkin / Swiss Re / 30 St Mary Axe photos

Woman taking photos atop the erotic gherkin, which won a major architectual prize this weekend.

A ladder sits within the as yet unfurbished office blocks located on one of the higher levels of the Swiss Re (gherkin) building.

Thousands of people (me included) at the domed part of the Gherkin, looking at the spectacular views.
Need a recharge
Since our place got broken into, I’ve spent the past month waiting on Amazon for an elusive replacement battery charger for my digital camera. Unfortunately, the estimated delivery time of 5-11 October was, surprise, surprise, altered on the 11th to 15-22 October. So, I’ve gone elsewhere for that! If anyone knows any good online places to buy cheap camera stuff, post it here!
X Marks the Spot

Criss-Cross windows from atop the Gherkin (aka 30 St Mary Axe, aka the Swiss Re tower)