To Day 11 - 107 miles,75 locks, 14 swing/lift bridges and now 2 cappuccinos
We cruised from Thatcham to above Newbury lock today in superb spring sunshine. Newbury is a lovely town very boat friendly and we are moored at West Mills Wharf which is a 1 minute walk from the centre of town. The main excitement today was going against the current under Town Bridge and entering Newbury lock. We also found the launderette to beat all lauderettes in Boundary Lane - domestic bliss.
Our mooring tonight looking forward towards the cottages fronting the West Mills site
Our mooring back towards Newbury lock with an old mill building now converted to flats on the right.
Two ducks (not sure of the breed) asleep on the towpath- I was 3ft away.
NewburyWharf crane- this whole area was a hive of industry 200 years ago.
This lovely building which is now the museum used to be the Old Granary its in Wharf Road.
Looking back at Town Bridge with the River Kennet entering from the left and a mill stream on the right!
Approaching Town Bridge which narrows and increases the flow of the river- another good challenge- which keeps you on your toes. Who says narrow boating is boring- it ain't on the K&A.
As we approached Newbury we saw this lovely Dutch Barge with graceful sweeping curves to its cabin,I cannot remember its proper name.
One last picture of last night's sunset which also included cloud reflections in the river. Its evenings like this that make boating magical.
