Tuesday morning we had a quick dash into town to pick up
some provisions and set off for The Trout Inn at Godstow. The Thames splits here at Osney Bridge, one
side passes along the outskirts of Oxford and the other meanders along past
Fiddlers Island, Binsey and Black Jack’s Hole to Godstow. We didn’t travel very far but the wind was
bitter as it blew across port meadow – a large open space between the railway
and other branch of the river and this side of the river.
Our weekly boat guests, Rob and Claire, came to meet us one
last time before we get too far away! We
had a meal in The Trout Inn which was a bit disappointing as their fans were not working in the kitchen
so the whole pub was full of smoke.
Wednesday – Happy Birthday Harry. We didn’t venture far and Thursday we hired a
car to take Steve to his appointment in Cambridge.
Thursday marked four weeks since we left Carthagena so here
are some statistcs for you – we have chugged 142 miles, been through 75 locks
and hired two cars!
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| Leaving Oxford - the river level is high we had better take the chimney off. |
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| Under the low bridge and the chimney can go back on. |
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| That's Sheepwash Channel - we would go that way if we wanted to go through the outskirts of Oxford although we have heard that it is not that nice - Even Tim and Prunella said so on Great Canal Journeys! |
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| And out into the open - the chill in the wind here was unbelievable - I've got bright red checks to prove it! |
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| Lovely countryside! |
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| Babies! |
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| I think someone is living in that bush! |
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| Godstow Bridge. |
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| Pink sky at night - over the remains of Godstow Abbey. |
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| Over the bridge to The Trout Inn for dinner. |
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| Don't see many peacocks on the river! |
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| Boogying the night away! |
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| Our neighbours for the next three nights! |
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