We’re in the middle of a mini-heatwave in London which means I feel like i’m melting! Don’t get me wrong, I like it warm, I just don’t like it when its too hot, especially when I have to work! Add in commuting on the Tube and it gets even worse. One of the freesheets tonight said TFL bosses were worried it could reach 45 degrees underground.
Today it wasn’t just people that were victims of the heat, Trafalgar Square saw the effects of the heat. The fountains, which have just reopened after a years renovation, turned green because of the heat. Apparently something in the water reacted with the temperature and allowed algae to grow – hence the green!
While I may not particularly enjoy the heat we’re experiencing this week, plenty of other people are. In Trafalgar Square tonight the Royal National Opera were screening a live performance of La Traviata. Loads of people turned up to watch and there people enjoying picnics. These sort of outdoor events take place throughout the summer and are one of the great things about a London summer.
4 Comments
June 30, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I never realized the water there was kind of green. To stop bathers and kids? Quite different from Guatemala, the first thing people do here is jump right in the fountains haha
June 30, 2009 at 10:41 pm
No it just turned green today, because of the high temperatures algae has started growing in the water making it green. Didn’t stop some people playing in the water though!
July 1, 2009 at 6:56 am
Consider yourself lucky, Simon – I just spent a week in Delhi (India) where it was 45 degrees out there in the sun. Heat that could make you drop within minutes if you tried to venture outdoors! I miss London!
July 1, 2009 at 11:47 am
45 degrees would definitely make me drop! Guess i’m not going to Delhi during the summer then
Look forward to seeing your shots from India