Well we’ve made it ! I feel a great deal of accomplishment in what we’ve done, so congratulations to Hazel and T42 on a job well done. In the end we have done 191 miles and 95 locks, all on 10 gals of diesel ! Total engine hours for the trip was 66.8.

The trip to Hampton Court was interesting, with boats getting even bigger and the islands covered in an amazing range of housing. Some of the houseboats wer staggering, in fact most were barges with a timber house built on top. Parts of Hampton Court were as I remembered as a child, but I was disappointed not to get into the gardens due to rock concert ! especially when I’d paid to….. The return journey today was warm and sultry, with rain starting on the final pound to Pyrford. Still the lock keeper at Thames Lock made us feel very welcome to come back to the Wey. Along with a stop lock at this lock we can add a paired lock to things we havenow done canal / river wise.

A celebratory Cider at the Anchor tonight I think. Tomorrow Wisley, and Polesdon Lacey on Sunday. Then a final cruise up the Wey to say goodbye to Penny and finally get to see Iris. Till next time, Cheers !