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18 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 COMMERCIAL LONDON is one of the greatest cities in the world. It has so much to offer apart from its plenty iconic landmarks and the usual touristic attractions. Get the lowdown on lesser-known things to do, and enjoy the capital on a local scale. Sleepover at the zoo The zoo in London is the world's old- est scientific zoo and a must for any animal-lover visiting the capital. Skip the daytime queues and instead dis- cover London Zoo at night to see what happens after dark. Sleep a few metres away from lions at London Zoo's Gir Lion Lodges, which forms part of the Land of the Lions exhibit, which is designed to tell the story of Asiatic lions - how they live and the conservationists trying to save them. The lodges are a collection of nine bright and colourful huts, made to look like the guesthouses in India's Gir Forest. Each lodge has a mural of the animal it's named after. This unforgettable experience in- cludes morning, sunset and night tours of the zoo. During the night walk, look out for bats, hear zoo histo- ry and see nocturnal aardvarks, which are normally asleep when day visitors peek at them. Visit the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret Housed in the attic of St. Thomas Church, Britain's oldest surviving op- erating theatre looks much as it might have in 1822, the pre-anaesthetics and pre - antiseptic era. The museum looks back at the horror of 19th-cen- tury medicine. Here, visitors can get an insight into what surgery was like during this era whilst learning about past operating techniques, practices and natural rem- edies. If you're a scientist, a historian, a medic or just someone who loves a bit gruesome gore, this place is for you. The museum was recently refur- bished and reopened in early 2018. Kayak on the Thames Kayak on one of the world's most iconic stretches of water and experi- ence a completely different way of looking at the city. Even though the tidal Thames is not the place for an inexperienced kayaker or canoeist, several kayak clubs actively paddle on the River Thames, and will ensure that inexperienced kayakers can go out un- der the guidance of experienced canoe coaches or leaders. All trips for kayaking are planned around the tide to ensure that it assists you in whatever direction you're pad- dling, allowing you to relax and enjoy the views. Yoga class at the top of the Shard London offers yoga classes in some unique spots but surely a yoga class at the top of The Shard has to be one of the best options. Yoga's often said to take you to new heights, but this is taking things very literally. The expert yoga instructors will take you to another world with their relax- ing meditation techniques whilst you hover 800ft above the busy London metropolis. Be prepared to be stunned by the number of world-famous landmarks visible in a single view, whilst enjoy- ing a truly inspirational, evocative and euphoric yoga class. Two readers have the chance to win a complimentary return ticket each for travel on any scheduled Air Malta flights (excluding taxes and charges). All you have to do is answer the question below and send in your name, mobile number and email address to: Maltatoday competition, Air Malta plc, Sky Parks, Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000. The closing date is Friday 27 September 2019 Getting there Air Malta operates a total of 26 weekly flights to London Heathrow, Gatwick and Southend airports Question: How often does Air Malta fly to London Gatwick? a) Once a week b) 3 times a week c) 7 times a week Mobile Number Name Email TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY The ultimate London bucket list