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Day 1 - The First Night
Yesterday evening at 21.30, in front of a crowd of hundreds and a television audience of millions, David picked up the few things he is allowed with him for the next 44 days, and climbed into the plexi-glass box.
The crane then lifted the box from the side of the river, and moved David into position over the Thames.
The crowds that had gathered to watch David’s entry stayed for several hours while he unpacked his pillow and mat, wrote in his diary for several minutes and eventually laid down, occasionally waving down to his supporters below.
Temperatures in London last night were relatively mild compared to the cold nights that are expected later on in the feat. David slept under the thin duvet he has with him in the box, saving his woollen jumper and thicker trousers for when he really needs them.
At 09.00 this morning, David woke and sat up cross-legged in the box, staring out across the river for a few minutes before again opening up his diary and starting to write. He then put his diary to one side and, pulling the duvet back over him, laid down and went back to sleep.
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