This afternoon's kayaking stage on the Thames down at Putney was a fine example of nature at work. With the highest tide of the year, the Thames rose SEVEN metres in a little over four hours.
Below - the calm before the influx. Around 12.30pm
By around 3.30pm. the water was starting to threaten the road (photo of the same slipway, just a little further back).
4.30pm and the South embankment was entirely flooded. The kayakers were finishing their 'lap' on the road to avoid the strong tides.
My personal favourite. Isn't it great when dumb rich people get caught out??! I hope the owner of this Ferrari had a good pair of wellies and an understanding insurance company. A good sense of humour too, seeing the kayaker paddling up with a video camera to record the afternoon for posterity!
