northwards we go

overnight at Aristotle Bridge moorings

Very quiet here and moored opposite some lovely back gardens.  

Another early start today, probably the last if the weather forecast is correct.   It is Ok to have an early start when the temperature is reasonable as today but we are doing this for pleasure and once the cold and rain set in I shall be more reluctant to leave my bed too soon in the mornings!

The first part today was slow as expected as there are a large number of boats moored which reduces our speed,  There are also several lifting bridges for geoff to operate so he had a good walk along that stretch.

One of our small bridges to negotiate as we travel under a much larger road bridge.

Approaching Dukes cut, the other way to the Thames.

 Our goal was Thrupp but just after Kidlington Green lock there was space on the moorings so Geoff decided he would be quite happy there for the next few days whilst I depart for London and granny sitting.   Its a 20 min walk to the road to catch the bus to Oxford and thence the train to London so that will be my exercise for the day!!

Lockdown news is not good but no sign that grannies are to be incarcerated again yet......so have to make the most of it.