Barbican Cruising

I've just had a quick wander around the Barbican to test out my new digital camera, much like I did with the one that I bought last year. Last year's one was crap (you had to select the type of picture before each snap, they all came out blurred and you couldn't see the viewscreen in daylight!). This one is much better, it automatically selects the right settings, if it needs a flash and the view screen is great.

I also noticed, once again while I was walking around, what a fabulous place the Barbican highwalks are for cruising. I am so surprised that it isn't a top shagging spot as there are so many nooks and crannies, and at night it is fairly deserted. It would spoil the wonderful location though, and squealing queens (as you would be bound to get) would certainly attract complaints and police attention. But, if anyone nice out there wants to help me explore the area at night get in touch!

First off we have a view, from one of the highwalks, of my room (on the corner above the Shakespeare pub). If I am at home and bored I can often be seen in the window looking out at the passing talent. If you are passing give me a wave.

Next we have a high view of the Lakeside Terrace which, during the hot weather gets packed. It is always nice to sit by the water and watch the Mallards, coots, heron, a variety of water insects and ornamental fish (as well as the occasional topless talent).

Wide-open pavements with greenery all around. Under each of the blocks of apartments there are hidden-away areas where fun should be had.

There are also small fountains dotted around the complex, along with some art installations.

This is a favourite sunbathing spot as it gets a lot of walking traffic going past, and it is about 100m from my home.

And lastly, and certainly least, this is a view of the back of the building in which I work, taken from one of the highwalks. The one I work in is the lower, greenish-glass building, not the beautiful clean stepped one on the right.