We had some torrential rain last night, and it was still drizzling when we decided to make a run for Pangbourne.

Unfortunately the rain increased, Hazel retreated to the cabin whilst I steered in full wet weather gear. This does keep me dry at all times, but as the wind increased as well, so the temperature dropped. What happened to the hot July days of last year. By the time we got to Reading all was wet and cold, but we managed to top up the fuel in a brief respite at Caversham Boat Services. £30 of diesel will last most of the holiday ! With a headwind and increased river flow the long stretch to Mapledurham Lock seemed to take forever. Thru the lock and use the services, but then the heavens opened again. Nothing to do but push on….

The rain abated on the run into Pangbourne, but the wind was very strong making manoeuvring difficult. I slid into the first mooring possible, whilst Penny found one ahead. At last out of the wet weather gear, just as the sunshine came out ! Typical…..

We’ve had a walk into town and have provisioned up. A nice afternoon off now, we’ve made it Pangbourne and Penny is happy, the water tank is full and elsan empty…what more could you want 😁