With our time running short we decided to do one last run up Godalming, especially as supplies were running low. Hazel has been getting a little better each day, but by the time we got to the first lock my throat was on fire….

Fortunately the 3 locks are fairly easy, even if 2 were set against us. As there is less traffic on this section the waterfowl has increased, with numerous flotillas of Egyptian and Canadian geese.

The wind gradually picked up, and with patchy cloud cover the temperature didn’t feel high.

First the shallow St Catherine’s, then the slightly hidden and remote Unstead locks. Then past Riff Raff Weir and it’s pretty lenghtmans cottage.

Then back onto the windy river section into Godalming, after Cattersall Lock where Farncombe Boathouse were teaching day boat hirers……as they disappeared into the distance the instructor was saying “don’t hit anything, don’t hit anything, they are out of view and are not my responsibility anymore” !

By the time we got to Godalming I was feeling really rotten, had just enough energy to help H with the shopping, then found a perfect shady spot to moor, make up a bed and then crash……no more cruising today. We have 2 days to get back to the Marina and then pack…