Whitchurch Toll Bridge

Old sign for new sightseers.

May 30th 2013
3 locks, 88 in total. Anchor – yes. Lifejacket – yes. OK – we're all set for the Thames. A rather long, slow journey today, against current and a strong headwind. There was some lovely scenery and even lovelier houses as Caversham, Mapledurham, Pangbourne and Goring have embraced the river in a way that Reading hasn't. Even with maps, t ... read more

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Dunlin

In common with many others, we intend going on a cruise in our retirement, albeit a DIY affair. There will be no dressing for dinner at the Captain's table because she's fairly laid back about that sort of thing. My intention is to write a travel log but I have no idea if we will have adequate broadband access on a daily basis and indeed whether I shall have anything worth saying. Please paste the link below into www.maps.google.com for our projected route plan, which is subject to change depending on: canal stoppages flood drought time inclination The red line... full info

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