A River Runs Through It

The Ebro River runs through my city, giving it life.  It was the river that brought the first human settlement more than two thousand years ago.  Its name derives from the ancient place name Hiber (Hiberus flumen), which also gives name to the Iberian peninsula and the Iberian peoples.

It runs entirely through Spain. Between the rivers that flow into the Mediterranean Sea it is only surpassed in length by the Nile.

The Ebro is a large river, but irregular in character. At the end of the summer it has strong drainage throughout the basin, taking up to a tenth of its average flow. During the winter it suffers its most frequent floods, product of the snow in much of its basin.

Right now, I am saddened to see this image with so many people surrounding the river. I hope that soon we can go around the Ebro again in a big hug.

Sometimes it turns into a silk mantle…

…that goes around the city with elegance.

When the flow decreases, algae appear.

No trespassing! Sometimes, it decides to take our spaces and reminds us that he arrived before.

Dock for the boats, when the flow allows to sail

The Ebrobus sometimes travels its waters

I titled this photo Lonely. Now is the time to remember that we are not alone

Stormy clouds will pass. It may not be soon, but in a while we’ll enjoy some moments together.

A happy couple, for a happy ending.

Usually, on Sunday mornings I go by and very often I walk along the river. Now that I can’t do it, preparing this post has allowed me to take that virtual walk.

Take good care of yourselves and stay safe!

Posted as part of Lens-Artists: A River Runs Through It