"Afloat upon ethereal tides St Paul´s above the city rides"

Another clear, sunny day in London and we climbed all 600 steps of Christopher Wren´s magnificent cathedral - to the Golden Gallery to take in London´s most spectacular view. There are rewards before reaching the top though, The Whispering Gallery and the Stone Gallery.

Quite simply it´s stunning from the crypt to the dome, and a pleasure to spend a few hours in his masterpiece on Ludgate Hill. Amazing to think that a cathedral has sat on this site for more than 1,400 years.

From the Golden Gallery the view of Paternoster Square and its radiating laneways is beautiful. We chose a cafe in the prettiest one, and sitting in the shadow of St Paul´s we enjoyed more catch up time over cups of white tea. Bliss.

The Dome.

Sshhh.  From the Whispering Gallery.

From the Golden Gallery.

Pretty Paternoster.

Masterpiece.

Bliss.

Ethereal indeed.  Above the  Millenium Bridge.