Mapping Projects

For the mapping project I created 5 different maps: Body Position map, Chelsea Genetics map, V and A map, Book Journey map, London map.

The main task is to connect these maps into an Atlas. I find this difficult since there is no connection at all between my maps. Therefore, my solution to this task is to present them in a self made portfolio: all the maps are presented in a way that you can easily see what they are about.

As for the London mapping project unfortunately I did not manage to go back and map more parts of the Thames. However, I discovered already many new things with the part I did of the Thames, therefore I am satisfied!

I walked from my house (elephant and castle) to the nearest riverside, which was London Bridge. It was really crowded in the morning and everyone was rushing to work, so it was quite difficult to get around. However, once I reached Thames Path I felt a sudden change of atmosphere, everything seemed much more relaxed and slow.

I walked from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, not a long distance, but somehow it took me more than one hour! The reason behind is because I made a lot of stops in order to look at things better. Therefore, I came up with the idea that I will map my journey by time instead of steps. In my map I will concentrate on showing what got my attention since I wanted to do a 'personal map' from the very beginning.

However, since the distance covered was not very big, I might go and walk more, if time permitted.

Thames Path is extremely long: 294km! I will select it down to London Central only.

I will start at a random point along the river and walk until I feel I've gathered 

enough information for my personal map. 

I am going to measure by the time spent on each place and mark my footsteps.

*All information on Thame's Path can be found at : http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thamespath/index.asp?PageId=1