The rowing skiffs and there coaches were up early,
They seemed to make enorous waves and toss even well tied narrow boats around.
It was going to be a busy day.
But I delayed casting off till 9:15.
The intentions was five locks and around 14 miles.
Maybe the longest run of this trip.
During the morning there are plenty of abandoned pill boxes.
All there to protect RAF Benson.
For what seems like two thirds of the day you seem to see Didcot Power Station from every side and angle.
It was a also day of bridges.
The best was an amazing ancient arched one and the worst a terrible bow span girder bridge.
However the Appleford Railway Bridge is far older than it looks as it dates from 1843.
Most locks were easy...............except Culham Lock
When Hallmark arrived was on self-service
When I opened the gate I had second thoughts It's rise and fall was 7 foot 11 inches
By all counts the second deepest on the Thames.
I had sandwich to think about it...............
Then went for it.
Slowly slowly aiming for the steps and then up the front and middle ropes.
It was a great acheivement!
At last Abingdon comes into sight.
First the old entrance to the Wilts and Berks Canal and then a famous old watering hole.
Another great day full of memories.
Nights begins to fall.
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