Downstream

We left Lechlade after a lovely few days there.  The sun was shining at it was warmer, at last, and the wind was a bit lighter.

The Rose Revived at Newbridge

With the wind behind us and the water pushing us downstream we got all the way to Newbridge in one day. This was fortunate early the next morning we received a call from Janice asking if we could babysit for Emily the next day because  she was unwell.  We headed back to Thrupp, because we knew it was a good, safe mooring where we could leave Hunters Moon for a few days.

On arriving at Thrupp we were dismayed to find no moorings.  We had a word with the wardens and they found us a space where one of the berth holders had gone cruising.  We were much relieved and left the boat  safe and in good hands.

Emily is now well, Jenny's mum has clean carpets, garden neat and tidy, caught up with the neighbours and some friends, bought a new chimney and got paperwork up to date SO we are returning to Thrupp on Sunday to continue on to Oxford and onward!

Sid's friends!

New Lock keepers at Pinkhill Lock!