Goodbye Cookham, Hello Windsor

Very cosy space

Whilst I was still away granny sitting Geoff moved Petroc from our rough mooring in the field.   We were expecting visitors on Monday and the climb down into Petroc was not one to present visitors with.  He had been watching for a space on the good moorings and eventually sped a space on Saturday morning.   A very speedy departure (so I was informed) so that he reached the space before anyone else!!!   I dread to imagine his thoughts if this had happened...…….

Giles called in on Sunday and we had a good breakfast together in the Italian Café opposite the station.

Monday brought our visitors Anne & Keith and Anne`s sister Mags.  An extremely pleasant day catching up and the weather was obliging being not too hot for us all to sit out most of the day, apart from our trip to the Ferry pub for lunch.

All good things come to an end and after a week here we up sticks early on Tuesday morning bound for Windsor.    Through the first 3 locks before the lock keepers were on duty and watered etc at the last.

On arrival at Windsor our preferred moorings on the outside of the island looked full but closer inspection revealed a Petroc size space just waiting for us.  A speedy 180 weaving between passing boats put us in nicely.   Geoffrey very happy!!!

The theoretical plan is to depart here on Friday BUT we have seen a weather forecast which talks of very heavy rain and strong winds SO there may be a delay!!

Total distance:9.41 miles 

Elapsed time:3h54m20s 

Locks:4 Bridges:6
Average speed:2.41 mph (3.43 lock/mph)