We have now completed one whole canal length, the Oxford Canal, from Hawksbury Junction to Isis Lock in Oxford. It may not be the longest but we feel it is a bit of an achievement. When we depart from our mooring in Oxford and pass under Folly Bridge we can claim to have fulfilled another of our ambitions. This time to cover all the Thames from the highest navigable point at Lechlade to the estuary, allbeit in two different boat,s but an achievement none the less.
Still having fires each evening due to a deterioration in the weather, again! Wind, rain and cold seem to follow us and it doesn't look like changing for a while. Our waterproofs were put to the test again yesterday when we got caught in a tremendous downpour just as we were in a lock - it was like looking through a fog down the canal. We waited for it to pass by sheltering under a bridge just beyond the bottom gate.
Soaked Sid at the helm!
Killer Goose, bullocks and strong wind! sounds like you are having a fab time. xx
ReplyDeleteWe are having a lovely time despite the wind, weather and wildlife. It would be lovely if you could join us sometime soon.
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