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Aborted April Trip to Lechlade

Journey: Lechlade

21 Apr 2023

Start / Finish Time

7 a.m. → 3 p.m.

Miles

9.0

Locks

9

Engine Hours

8.5 hrs

πŸ—ΊοΈ Route

From: The Wharf Pub, Fenny Compton (Oxford Canal South)

To: The Folly, Napton (Oxford Canal South)

Mooring: Excellent armco

🌦️ Weather & Waterways

Weather: Rain, rain, rain, with a few brief sun spells followed by more rain

Conditions: Fairly quiet

β›½ Levels

Fuel Level: Full-ish

Water Tank Level: Unknown

πŸ“ Observations & Notes

Places Passed: Marston Doles, The Folly pub, Napton on the Hill

Other Boats / Connections: Matilda (Black Prince)

Wildlife Sightings: Quite a few nesting swans

Notes: I was assisted down the whole flight at Napton by the following Black Prince hire boats, mainly by a Thai / Canadian lady by the name of Waan. All trhe rest of the Canadians were a great bunch and at the end of the day gifted me their excess food due to them flying home the next day. I treated Waan to a drink at the pub. Speaking of which, I dined on their delicious faggots and it was absolutely fabulous. The best I've ever had.