Still... After a few more lengths Matt starts to slow. Slows to consider the water flowing beside them. And finally he comes to a stop.

"I haven't seen a river since we were young. Or anything on the scale. Trees haven't been for a while too. I've had nearly only urban engagements. All of this..."

He shakes his head. "I could see it. All those books people write about nature? I can see the appeal I think."