For our penultimate day we did manage to reach Abingdon and despite a little confusion over our mooring spot, we found a space just beyond the lock and set up much earlier than any night previous. Despite today being not one of our longest the miles from the previous week were begining to take there toll and we were pleased to finish early and then take a refreshing swim in the Thames. For myself this was my second venture into the great river, but for Keith it was his first and subsequently an experience he won't forget. The day as a whole had been quite uneventful maybe that was due to Dave's absence or maybe the countryside is just getting quieter. In the morning we'd stopped at Clifton Hampden to visit the pub The Barley Mow however our early arrival meant the pub had yet to open so we sought solice in the local Post Office where we purchased a cracking piece of fruitcake. This was undoubtedly one of Keith's highlights of the trip. Lunch Time saw us in Culham and a good long stop with Alan and Liz. For our last evening after our nature's bath in the Thames we both dressed for a night on the tiles in down town Abingdon, however Abingdon was not wuite ready for us and so a light supper in ASK fitted the bill, Keith's friend ChrissyP was able to show us around after food followed by a few jars in the Stocks! Dave arrived back late in the evening and we retired for our last night in the boat.
Gary
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