Sunday 2 August 2015

We had a lazy start to the day then went for lunch at the Pump Room attached to the Roman Baths – what an amazing room.

After lunch we slipped lines and set off for Swineford as we were in desperate need of water and loo emptying facilities.  The sun was shining with a light breeze – perfect Sunday afternoon for a cruise.  Once we had passed the outskirts of Bath we were treated to some more beautiful rambling countryside.

We found the emptying point which was not quite where the book said it would be and stopped to fill and empty.  The tap here was very slow but needs must so we waited it out.  Another boat, Moonshine, then came along side as they also needed water.  A young couple, Phil and Kaz, living on board who work for Bristol NHS but had taken annual leave this week.  We stood chatting for ages waiting for the water tank to fill and decided that as it was so late we would take our chances and moor on the jetty for the night.  We then ended up inviting them with Rob and Claire on board for some bread and cheese.

I don’t think that I have mentioned recently that we really are living the dream.  Every day feels like a holiday and we are enjoying every minute of it - happy days!

Sometimes the moorings are not the most convenient places to board or disembark!!

Cocktails in the Pump Room

Enjoying this fabulous room

Claire (Parmiter) I promised I wouldn't talk about food in the blog - but the starter was amazing :-)

The pianist at one end of this fabulous room.

And the other end of the room.

And the view over the Roman Baths

Entrance to the Pump Room

Leaving Bath

Some of the noisy blighters that woke us up every morning!

Dolphin Bridge

Maureen and Jim!

Manor Farm - I think!

Pretty Weir at Saltford 

Rolling Countryside

We thought when we saw the tent in Semington that they had chosen an odd place to camp but this is an even stranger choice of location - right next to the poo emptying facility!!!

Chatting with Kaz waiting for the water tank to fill!

The sky is quite dramatic tonight - view in front.

And the view behind!