Sunday 17th August

Tim and Chris walked into Abingdon to the Patisserie and so we were able to enjoy croissants for breakfast. There was quite a queue for water at Abingdon Lock. There really could be more water points for hoses along the Thames and in more accessible places too. The wait did enable to crew to hone their bow hauling skills as we moved the boat along!

Karen and Steve had been due to join us in Oxford but an infected tooth scotched that plan so they joined us for the day. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Isis Farmhouse by Iffley Lock followed by a cruise along the river. 

Bob and Bert were both interested and wary of life on the water. The men sensibly retired to the stern.

We passed a rowing regatta at one point and I had never realised how low the cox sits/lies in the boat. Definitely wouldn't fancy that. 

We turned into the Oxford Canal at Isis Lock and so it was goodbye to the push button variety and time to get the windlass out again. Well done Tim!

Chris and Tim set off by train back to Marlow and then Nigel joined us after working a long day 

( finishing 9.00pm) for supper on the boat. He lives about 500 yds. from where we are moored so we are catching up with the washing and using a fast wifi connection. 

The Thames adventure is over but we still have the Oxford Canal to enjoy.