A Photographic Story of a Sunday Afternoon. Riverside Cafe
If you’ve got a couple of hours at your disposal on a Sunday afternoon, you’ll be glad to know that London at the weekend has a distinct feel to it than any other time in the week. Is this because people are more in a relaxed state? This post is about a short but inspiring journey – A photographic Story of a Sunday Afternoon.
The great thing about this unique city is that whether you travel solo or in the company of others, there is plenty to see. You don’t even have to spend your money to enjoy the views it has on offer because sightseeing in some instances is free! I spent 2 hours doing this last Sunday without being bothered by those huge crowds and it was serene and refreshing to be part of the great outdoors. I highly recommend a stroll along the Albert Embankment where you will find Lambeth Palace, Pub boats, roller-skaters and people strolling.
Look down at the river Thames and watch the party boats, speedboats and the Duck Tours Bus (that transforms into a boat) sail by. Looking at a distance, experience the medieval buildings of the Palace of Westminster with Westminster and Lambeth bridges running parallel to each other.
How to get there
Here’s a short video of my Photographic Story of a Sunday Afternoon
Perhaps you are a visitor to London or just need some time by the river. Do you enjoy going for a quiet stroll or do you have other events to visit on a Sunday afternoon? Drop me a line. Enjoy your Sunday stroll.
I love London. There is so much to see and enjoy just by walking around. A walk along the Thames is perfect.
I very rarely get tired of this adventure.
Guess I’ll have to go back when the weather is nicer. January wasn’t quite the time to do this!
Hopefully you’ll be able to make it one Summer!
Bola, one of the views I enjoyed most was of the boats and the water. It would be so easy to relax on one of those. I’ve never been to London but from everything I’ve read it’s not the place you first think of in connection with a quiet Sunday afternoon. Glad you showed us a different perspective.
Lenie, You’ll be suprised how it’s possible to experience a quiet Sunday afternoon in the midst of a busy city. Thanks for visiting me on the blog.
I was surprised how many free wonderful things there are to do in London—-like the British Museum! We also enjoyed a walk up and down the Thames the last time we were there. It’s a lot cleaner than it was in 1969 during my first visit to your engaging city.
Glad you went to the British Museum….I’ve been there a few times and got addicted to it but so far, walking along the Thames is great!
Just spent two days in London and opted for a full day tour (hey, it ended in a champagne tea, how could we go wrong?) and I agree: lots to see. For us, my sister comes from a town of 2,000 and I from tiny Pittsburgh (2.4M in the entire metro area), so the city was overwhelming to us. A tour was the perfect way to enjoy the sights, get an historical education and enjoy some long walks.
A full day tour is also one of the quickest ways to get around and I’ve that this also works in most major cities. Champagne tea is one I must try one day!
Hi Bola,
Thanks for the visit to the waterfront. I enjoyed it. I’ve never been there but you sure captured the “feel” of that Sunday afternoon here.
-Donna
Thanks Donna. The Sunday afternoon feeling along the riverbank is one of the best and I hope you get to experience it some day. 🙂
Hi Bola
What an amazing site. You know you captured the moments and it is as if I were just in London enjoying this serene environment.
Thanks for sharing. Take Care
Thanks. I suppose it’s a case of seizing the moment.