A leisurely start this morning, finally, leaving Cartbridge Marina we headed upstream towards Guildford. Not only Rhododendron ponticum was in full bloom alongside the banks this morning.

Just as we entered Triggs Lock, Betty Lou joined us and made Hazels life as a lock labourer much easier as we shared duties.

Going through Stoke lock a couple were taking lots of photos, recognising their accent, I tried out some Afrikaans on them. Yes they were from Durban, South Africa! and were enjoying walking along the Wey. They gladly accepted a lift up the river to our next stop, just outside Guildford to finish provisioning Prime Thyme.

As usual the Canoe Club provided plenty of navigational tests, but nobody was sunk. Releasing our temporary passengers, who were clearly delighted with their mini cruise, we moored up just below the high street in an absolute racket ! Debenhams was being demolished ! ….a Guildford institution being replaced by a “New River Landscape”. At least the old coffee shop still exists.

After a wander around Guildford it was time to move on, first through Millmead Lock, then onto the meadows to moor. We will have to see what tomorrow brings….Unstead Lock is out of action for repairs, so no chance of getting to Godalming tomorrow….well it is called Slow Boating…time for a G&T 😁