First Full Day on the Thames

We left Christchurch Meadow and headed south, passing through Abingdon. Moorings were few and far between at Abingdon. Our first attempt to moor did not go too well. You're supposed to be able to get of the boat after you've finished tying up. We couldn't fight our way out of the trees. As we were expecting guests for dinner we moved a little further away from the bridge and another less than optimal mooring but one on which it was at least possible to enter and leave the boat. We still had to make Jeremy and Fiona walk the plank before we could serve the dinner.


Also, the drive belt failed on the Travelpower, so cooking was done with the domestic alternator trying to drive the electric hob. By morning the batteries were down to 45% according to the Smartguage.



Total distance is 21 miles, 2½ flg and 7 locks.

Moored at Wallingford Bridge.