Last night on the K&A!

Set off this morning in a very heavy drizzle which gradually developed into a torrent and then back to a drizzle again! This evening - a different day!

Moored up on the outskirts of Readin just below Aldermaston for a barbecue in the evening sunshine.

We even managed to stop off and get a pump-out and diesel at Reading Marine who were officially closed but were willing to unlock, pull out all the pipes and service us in readiness for the Thames. Every time we have had any dealings with Reading Marine we have found them to be outstanding and helpful with a willingness to go above and beyond that is rarely found elsewhere. I have added them to my excellent service list on the right! Hats off to you guys.

Tomorrow, the plan is to leave the K&A and head up the Thames. It will be with some trepidation that I push against the current upstream through and past Goring - the site of the fateful fire some 4 years ago now! The Oxford beckons and to be honest, I'm beginning to have withdrawl symptons for the narrow canals!

Tonights blog comes from the bank as I sit here sipping a cool drink and watching the sun set behind the railway line (!)