The Thames Barrier

On a cloudy and drizzling day (also in August), Jesse and I took some Barclay Bikes for a spin to the Thames Barrier. It was quite the adventure as we couldn't quite bike the entire way, but had to improvise and find our way along the Thames path. It wasn't all bad news as Jesse and I discovered this neat '50s-style diner where we had some delicious fries before continuing on our way. At the Thames Barrier, we found it to be more than just a barrier blockading the Thames, but there was a neat park there as well and it was here that Jesse and I played pass with a soccer ball we found and ate our picnic. As we were returning from our day out, we were passing through Cutty Sark in Greenwich when, low and behold, the Olympic Torch happened to be passing through at the same time! So, though soaked to the bone, we stuck it out long enough to see the torch go by then headed back to warm up.