Greenwich, London, England. 8 June 1986

Took a ferry from near Tower Bridge down the Thames to Greenwich. An interesting commentary on the history of various buildings and docks. Saw the Cutty Sark, didn’t pay to board it, did so for for Chichester’s “Gipsy Moth”, 20p.

Walked into the parklands, past soccer players, frisbee throwers and cricketers. Very pleasant surroundings. Up to the observatory and GMT. Astride the east/west meridian [0 degrees longitude] for a photo. Back past the Maritime Museum (closed at 6pm, another visit surely) and a train back to St Pauls and the YHA.

Newly arrived to London, I look a bit bedazzled, wearing my Kathmandu clothes. It wasn’t too long before they were ditched in favour of Doc Martin boots and a long black trench coat.