Up river to wherever

Whilst at Kingston the fuel barge Merchant was as good as his word and had come by to fill us up.....very convenient especially at 90p a litre.

The older side of Hampton Court

For Fridays trip we had passengers.  Gavin and Celia joined us as we left Kingston just after 9.  Since they have lived in this area for some time they are familiar with the buses and trains and walkways so the logistics of pick up and set down were relatively easy.   Admittedly this was helped by the fact that they like walking!

They live at Long Ditton, Surbiton so walked to Kingston and all we had to do was find somewhere that was not too remote for the drop off.

Bridge at Hampton Court

The weather was decidedly better than Thursday but not nearly as hot as on our way down, thankfully.

We had a possible goal in mind with the Thames river moorings at Lady Lindseys Lawn just before Shepperton but had heard it was very popular.   Luck was on our side as we reached there a boat conveniently departed leaving us a nice Petroc sized space.

Alfresco lunch for us all before Gavin and Celia departed for the walk back to Walton Bridge and then to Walton for a bus home.

We had wanted to stay for the weekend but the moorings are 24 hour only and for the first time a man appeared checking on who was there.   Mind you there are several boats a bit further up who look as though they have been there a while!!!  

So onward it will be.  The goal is Windsor on Monday for another trip down to London for me.

Total distance:8.33 miles Elapsed time:2h58m44s
Locks:2 Bridges:3 
Average speed:2.79 mph (3.47 lock/mph)