No update for a while. I have a slight problem with my shoulder and using the mouse and keyboard (and the tiller) aggravates it. So mostly just photographs to get up to date.
Sunday 29
Back to Pixey Mead - no rowers this timeBut plenty of geese |
The entrance to the Oxford canal from whence I came onto the Thames, 10 days ago.
Sunday 29
4 miles; 1 large lock
Monday 30
The popular Folly Bridge and trip boats at Oxford |
Sandford Lock |
Abingdon
Monday 30
13 miles; 7 large locks
Tuesday 1
The first of many Grebes - a delightfully elegant waterbird with ornate head plumes which led to
its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination
from the UK. They dive to feed and also to escape, preferring this to
flying. On land they are clumsy because their feet are placed so far
back on their bodies. They have an elaborate courtship display in which
they rise out of the water and shake their heads. Very young grebes
often ride on their parents' backs.
As we go further down the houses get bigger |
Tuesday 1
13 miles; 2 large locks
Wednesday 2
Moulsford Railway Bridge |
Approaching Goring |
There appears to be a submarine on the Thames |
Wednesday 2
6 miles; 2 large locks
Thursday 3
Leaving my mooring at what is marked in my guide as the Child-Beale Wildlife Trust. I was looking forward to a visit but a look on their website reveals it has been turned into an attraction for children.
The houses keep getting bigger |
The Victorian iron bridge between Pangbourne and Whitchurch (for which a toll is still payable) is being replaced. |
View from Caversham Bridge at Reading. I am moored about a mile up -
lovely spot, with plenty of room for James to play. I will be staying
for a good few nights. Good TV signal so I enjoyed the Grand Prix and Wimbledon men's final yesterday.
Thursday 3
7 miles; 2 large locks
TOTAL: 454 miles; 246 locks (58 broad; 40 large; 7 lift bridges)