Abingdon to Eynsham Lock, River Thames
We have decided to stay on the Thames a little longer as it is just so perfect, and very little boat traffic. Having said that, yesterday we found ourselves mixed up with a rowing regatta in Oxford. Towpath marshals with loud hailers gave us instructions, and it was a little crowded at times with 8 man crews rowing around us. Correction, most of the crews were all female!
It was a relief to get through Oxford away from the thrashing waters around the boat houses. Then we are faced with a hire boat blocking the whole width of a narrow stretch, stuck in the trees and a group of ladies on board, not really knowing how to get themselves sorted out. Fortunately Bob was able to get close to them and give advice! and a couple of burly fishermen assisted. How they would cope with the regatta, we shuddered!
Further on we find we are approaching a sail boat tacking across the river in front of us. It was a relief to moor for lunch! We were above Kings Lock, where the lady lockeeper has installed a camera for passers by to see inside a blue tit nest, with 8 eggs with the parents popping in and out!
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