THE FACTS AND MORE

Just a recap on our journey last year, we travelled 641 miles, we did 513 locks and moved in various ways 59 bridges, we were underground in tunnels for 12,982yrds or 7.4 miles. The weather was stunning and the views spectacular.

HIGHLIGHTS 

It is really difficult to pick the outstanding highlights of last year as there have been so many. We loved the K&A with its beautiful picture box villages and quaint pubs. (Not so much the price). Bath was stunning, the weather was more than kind. OK we have had more hold ups on this journey than any others, but did it matter, not at all we just took it in our stride. It has meant some places we would have liked to visit had to be missed, like London. We did however take a bus and tube into London from Brentford, where we were stuck, to view the flowers laid out in the parks after the Queen passed away. It was quite moving.

 The Captains highlights included the wonderful bird life we have seen, especially the plethora of Kingfishers and Red Kites. 

The most fun thing, not mentioned in the blog until now, was a group of kids in boats made from cardboard boxes, seeing how long they could stay afloat and have just the best time. 

The months on the wharf have been quiet, we reinstated date night, and Keith organised a great Christmas outing for the moorers which was well attended. I celebrated my 60th birthday in March with a party for family and friends, and I am going to be a grandmother for the first time, Adam and Julie are expecting a baby boy in September. Exciting times. 

Work has been different and I have moved from project to project depending on were I was needed. This included processing nearly 80,000 Top Gun Maverick DVDs and blueray for its launch on SKY in October, and putting screen protectors, backs and sim cards in 30,000 phones for the Met Police. So very varied. 

 Our plan for this years cruise is, for the first 2 months south, Birmingham, Warwick, Worcester Gloucester and maybe as far as Sharpness. Then we are off to Croatia for 2 weeks in June. When we come back we are heading north east, Nottingham, Newark, Lincoln, Boston, Sheffield, York and hopefully as far as Ripon on this trip. 

 So hopefully there will be plenty to share with you all.