London: Tea Time in Wonderland

If you’re a London lover, you probably know Southbank by heart. you could trace your way with your eyes closed. Somehow, this path is printed within your every cell.

Of course, you always have a look at the sand sculptors @ Gabriel’s wharf, where the river uncovers a perfect beach.

I like to add a twist to this walk. Rather than the usual tourist way, I take the stair down at that point and walk along the river when the tide is low. Too many tourist, too much noise during the day: try this on a lovely evening! The path alternates between rocks and beaches. You will collect a few pieces of china, smoothed to perfection by the current. These wooden pillars, almost disappearing in the ground now, used to support a pier. The waves sing softly a few meters from you. The City takes a surreal look from down here, colours shine everywhere.

I usually go up to The Founder’s Arms pub, right before the Tate but you will find stairs before that. A lovely walk outside the usual buzz!

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