River Thames

Historically, the River Thames is responsible for the existence of London.  Thames is a tidal river up to the point where London is, which made it an ideal spot for exporting the goods Romans wanted from the British isles.  Of course, there would have been development here eventually, even without the Romans, but they and the river are what started it all.  

As I sit here in the early evening the tide is out.  This morning I sat and watched the tide wash in.   River Thames (as it is properly know in Britain) is awash in activity.  Of course there is the predictable presence of the river tours.  But what was unexpected were the cargo barges chugging along.  Ferries transporting people from one side of the river to the other.  Kids learning to crew and kayak.  Sail boats motoring upriver.  And the sounds.  Gulls calling, motors chugging, parties partying.  Oh yes.  The River Thames is alive and well.