It is an 8.00am start.
Another bright sunny day.
First its Sonning Bridge which dates from the 17th century.
It is so picturesque with its eleven arches.
In the morning light it looks maginicant.
I have remembered that the middle one is the only one that is navigable.
Sonning Lock is aslo magic. Such great flowers and amazingly tidy.
The tea shop at the lock is a must visit.
Luckily I am joined by a hire boat 'racing' back to its base so doing the lock is simple.
After the lock the river is lined by trees and reeds but then suddenly you begin the approach to Reading with its business parks sometimes called our Silcon valley,
Suddenly the River Kennet's mouth appears after the gas holder. There is a sign showing this is the way to Bristol via the Kennet and Avon canal.
Next is the Tesco riverside store which is amazing well hidden by Chestnut trees just coming into flower.
This is where Hallmark will spend Monday night.
As well as a bit of shopping I gave Hallmark a good wash as the Henley storm had covered it with yellow dust Then a late a bacon and egg sandwich and a walk down the Thames and back up the Kennet and then a bit of chilling out watching the world (or is it the boats) go by.
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