I woke up with a headache today, which wasn't good. Thankfully, by noon it was gone. So, I was able to get out and see more of London.
I took the train to Waterloo station, then the tube to Embankment. I spent the afternoon walking alone the River Thames.
I'm still amazed by all I saw today. So much in such a small area along the Thames.
Jubilee Gardens was very cool! There were street performers all over. People in costume, people singing, dancing. Artist's drawing on the sidewalks in chalk. Lots of people out enjoying the sunny day. I stopped at a McD's near Jubilee Gardens, OMG it was crazy inside. It was two levels and packed wall to wall with people. I just turned and walked out. So many fun places to eat in this area and McD's is where everyone was at. Crazy! The London Eye was busy as well. I though about buying a ticket for the London Eye, but the line was so long. And I wanted to see Big Ben and Cleopatra's Needle.
Westminster Bridge is for both cars and walkers. Many street performers lined the walking path. One guy was playing bagpipes, which was fun to hear. Each step across the bridge takes you closer to Big Ben. I know Big Ben is just a big clock tower, but being near it makes you feel like you are where time starts for the world. It's funny, but I did check my watch to see if it matched Big Ben (yes I am a dork).
Walking along the north side of the Thames is the Battle of Britain Memorial, Cleopatra's Needle, Victoria Embankment Gardens, and Whitehall Gardens. I could have spent hours in Whitehall Gardens. It's a small park, but it was so beautiful! And peaceful. Just steps way from busy London, inside the iron gaits, it was quiet and serene. I would love to see it when the trees are green and all the flowers are in bloom.
London is a wonderful city.
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