Onto the Thames

Tuesday 12th Auggust.
To the Thames
Left the mooring spot at about 11.45 and went through Isis Lock onto the River Thames. It was a beautiful sunny day at that time. Cruised past Port Meadow and took photos of the Thames and the environs of Oxford. A boat from Bradford on Avon greeted us like long lost friends until they realised we were not Mike and Jane (the previous owners of our boat) Proceeded up to Godstow Lock and bought our Thames licence. The weather turned showery during the after noon as we continued up the Thames. Moored up at 3.30 at Eynsham Lock.

Monday 11th August
Left Thrupp Wharf around 11am. Filled up with water and then proceeded towards Oxford. The day was calm and quite bright. On the Oxford stretch there were quite a few changes from our map book, which is over 10 years old. Some of the lift bridges have been replaced by permanent road bridges. Around Summerton there are some beautiful canal side houses with gardens backing onto the canal. Moored by bridge 240 0n a 24 hour mooring to replenish supplies. Decided to remain moored for the rest of the afternoon. I took a walk back towards Summerton to discover the location of the launderette and shops. There are some beautiful properties in this part of Oxford. Walked back along the canal David then went off on his bicycle. He ran into Miles, an ex colleague from WDC who now lives near the canal in Oxford.

Sunday 10th August.
A wet start to the day, but turned out bright and blowy. Stayed at Thrupps Wharf all day. A beautiful spot. All facilities plus a wide expanse of grass and good towpath. Two pubs by the canal serving meals and another a short distance away closer to Kidlington. Cleaned boat and polished brass mushrooms on roof.