Monday, August 9, 2010

Water, water.... non in the taps.

Friday 6 August 0 miles, o locks

Market Day so Diana's to town. I tidy up the boat then walk into the railway station to sort tickets back to Windsor on the 28th before we fly out on the 30th. Our time here is running out fast. Latter in the day was a long walk to find a supermarket before we head off down the river.

Saturday 7 August o miles, 0 locks.

No water coming through the pumps again so we are not moving today. Dave will bring a spare down in the morning. Did some more exploring in Stratford and on the way home passed a boat called Kotuku. Must be kiwis so made ourselves known. Turns out to be a guy from Christchurch I had been in contact with in 2006 when we were looking at buying and he was building at the time. He had a kiwi couple with him, one of which is an Air Traffic Controller in Auckland. I had heard of him, must have come across him but didn't remember where. Had a couple of drinks on the tow path. Shower came through so in the good english fashion we put the brollies up and stayed outside.

Sunday 8 August 0 miles, 0 locks.

Dave fixed the pump in the morning. There was a steam boat festival on so decided to stay. Only two steam boats but the Avon was alive. Nice day so every one was out at least half a dozen tour boats and 20 or so rowing boats and motor dingies going all day along with narrow boats and plastic cruiser coming and going. Spent the afternoon listening to a Brass Band playing in the park. Talked to a couple who swap their boat and are keen to come to NZ again. Boats probably a bit small, 48ft, for us.

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