Monday 27th July

A much calmer day. We had parked overnight within sight of the GlaxoSmithKline building. We have passed it many times on the M4 but this time we were on the other side.

The sky was an ominous dark blue/black colour but the rain held off. 

We completed 12 locks and passed the old Lunatic Asylum at Hanwell which is apparently being developed into housing. We couldn't see anything due to the very high walls. the Victorians certainly loved bricks! There is a bricked up wharf entrance where coal was delivered to the Asylum and produce from the gardens taken to market.

We are now moored at Willow Tree Marina and are returning home for a few days to catch up. Half way through our holiday - 202 miles and 140 locks.

Should be back on the water on Saturday.