To Cowbridge

Friday 15th August
Lechlade to Cowbridge

Moored at Lechlade in a beautiful spot by the River Thames. By Friday morning the water level was down again and no rain forecast for the day. Prepared the boat ready for Tom and Lisa to take charge whilst we go off to Wales for the wedding of Chris and Jane. Tom and Lisa were a bit delayed due to an incident on the M4 and eventually arrived about 3pm. After detailed instruction about how Tom’s car works we set off to the hotel for the wedding. Going at 30 miles an hour seems very fast after three weeks at 3 miles an hour or less on the canal. Arrived without incident at The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge around 7pm. Our room had a large bathroom and the first thing I did was run a deep hot bath and soaked for a long time. I can’t remember the last time I had that luxury! Our shower on the boat is good, but one is always conscious of conserving the water. Met up with Margaret and Trevor, parents of the bridegroom, and Rachel, my God daughter and sister of the bridegroom, later that evening in the hotel. Spent a rather noisy and hot night. Our room is facing the High Street. After being on quiet canals and rivers the traffic noise and passers by are very obvious.