Cruising on the Thames

 

 

Each time we have come to London we have walked past the various cruise boat companies on our way to Kingston and  always said we would like to do one. Today was finally the day that it happened. As we were nephew sitting, Eddie came with us on the cruise from Kingston to Richmond which took around an hour each way.  This was the view of the Thames downstream from the pier with the Kingston road bridge in the distance.

There were a lot of boats moored along the river...

 

and the odd island or two...

 We had to travel through Teddington Lock which was a fantastic experience and Eddie's eyes were like saucers as the water dropped and the gate opened...

 And also the odd grand building or two

 

 

We spent an hour or so at Richmond, had a bite to eat and then completed the return journey.  A fun day had by all :)