MESSING AROUND ON THE RIVER, OR NOT.

In many of the larger towns there are boat clubs and boats for rent. These come in all shapes and sizes, canoes, kayaks, sculls, 2's, 4's, 8's, electric boats and pedalos. It's great to see people enjoying themselves and taking in the views and ambiance of being on the water. Lots of families, especially at the weekends. Some could definitely do with driving lessons.

Enjoying the ambiance!

I saw these two set off, both totally engrossed in their smartphones immediately on leaving the boat hire. I watched them go up the river, heads down. On arriving back they were still both texting, or equivalent, not even looking at each other, never mind the views. I really wondered why they bothered. They should have stayed at home. We often see people engrossed in taking selfies but this was extreme Facebook or texting.