Bow and stern line were released and we slipped our mooring at 10.00am. It was a farewell to Oxford off along the Thames River. We decided not to go up onto the Oxford Canal at the Isis Lock as Fraser ran along the towpath last night and didn’t think it was particularly nice. Hence, another … More Back to the Narrows – 24th August 2019
Out and about by 10.30am being Tommy the Tourist. We were not sure the best way to see the city and learn about the history. It was either a Hop On Hop Off bus or a guided foot tour. The bus option was crossed off fairly quickly as we could see that the roads in … More Oxford – 23rd August 2019
We had a constant battle with the plethora of geese where we were moored in Abgindon. They used the boat as target practice and one was good enough to do a fly pass and get a shot through the Houdini hatch and onto some of the bedding. It would have had to turn 180 degrees … More Heading to Morse City – 22nd August 2019
We left our mooring from last night at 9.00 am. We had moored up just across from the last lock that we went through and this morning went looking for the lock keeper to pay for our mooring fees. We couldn’t find anyone so we chuffed off. We have 4-5 hours of cruising to get … More Abingdon Bound – 21st August 2019
We forgot to finish on our blog yesterday regarding our unusual mooring spot last night. We were going all Robinson Crusoe and had tied ourselves onto two trees. The Stern. The Bow. Toque mastering the plank very easily. It was a great spot next to a large meadow which was full of ducks, geese, … More Wind in the Willows Country – 20th August 2019
So if you thought yesterday’s blog was short, today’s is even shorter. We came off the Kennet and Avon after nearly four hours cruising earlier today and turned left, heading north towards Oxford. The first noticeable difference for us being back on the River were the very strong winds which were buffeting us about. Our … More Goodbye Kennet and Avon – 19th August 2019
So after today which was very long, 7.5 hours, we are only left with about four hours on the Kennet and Avon for tomorrow. It is then turn left at Reading onto the Thames River and head north to Oxford. We decided to put in such a lengthy day as the weather was in our … More Looong Day – 18th August 2019
At last the rain had abated when we got up this morning. Everything felt clean and fresh but still very wet. We had our adieus with Dave, Janet and Toby from NB Ella and headed out of Hungerford towards Newbury. So six hours of cruising with ten locks and one swing bridge in lovely sunshine. … More Back to Newbury – 17th August 2019
Dave knocked on the door at 8.45am this morning asking when we might head off down the cut and could he join us as the internet and TV connection where we were moored up was very limited. We never say no to having a dancing partner. This video is of Toby a Cocopoo off NB … More Found a Gem at Hungerford 17th August 2019
It is quite amazing how our cruising plan is so dictated by what the weather is doing. Having said that though, if it is going to rain, you only get wet once so you might as well stay wet and keep going. We had a great day today with blue sky and cloud and perfect … More Make Hay While the Sun Shines – 15th August 2019
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