Newest Obsession

Excluding cafes, of course, there is only one spot in London that I keep returning to: the South Bank.

I discovered this walk, which follows the Thames, about two weeks into my stay. It begins right near the London Eye. As a result, it can be packed with tourists. However, I've found that avoiding it during the middle of the day and on weekends helps a lot (duh).

I generally get off at the Westminster Tube Station. It's not only the closest stop to the beginning of the South Bank walk, but the exit deposits you at the foot of Big Ben. Even after getting off there on about fifteen different occasions, it takes my breath away each time.

Walking over Westminster Bridge is fun...the first time. You have a spectacular view of the Eye and the river.

However, after that first time, it's mostly just trying not to get hit in the face with selfie sticks. You can probably imagine that that gets old after a little while.

Luckily the views from the other side are worth getting hit a couple times.

Since the first time I decided to explore this walk, I've walked it almost every day--sometimes even twice! So far, it's my favorite thing I've done. I don't plan on giving it up anytime soon!