Sunday, 17 May 2015

Crofton

 

IMG_0108After an enjoyable day at Hungerford we pulled pins at 08.15 and headed towards Crofton.

IMG_0110Its not long before we get to Hungerford Marsh lock. This lock is the same as the one at Fenny Stratford on the Grand Union Canal with a swing bridge in the middle of the lock. this one was a lot harder to operate and Carolyn struggled a bit…. If only i could have got off to help her !!!!

IMG_0114Now that's Green. As we head into Wiltshire the countryside seems to come alive.

IMG_0117There you go …Sometimes i do get off and give Carolyn a hand.

IMG_0120That's a bit close. With the train going at 100 mph and us at 2 mph i know what mode of transport i prefer.

IMG_0122That's a different way of controlling water flows .

IMG_0129Keith just cant bring himself to look around as Carolyn steers Inca into a lock. PS She did ok !!!

IMG_0148What a pair of Plonkers !!!!!    And they haven't even been drinking.

IMG_0139What a lucky shot. This duck was flying past us as we were about to leave a lock and i just happened to have the camera in my hand at the time.

IMG_0137A great looking roof garden on this widebeam boat.

IMG_0156We finally arrived at Crofton and picked up a couple of lovely moorings below the pump station. But just our luck it was shut. So only one thing to do, get out the chairs and wine then have a lovely afternoon with Keith and Ann (nb Oakfield) chilling out on the Towpath.

                                                                                                                      Happy Days

3 comments:

  1. Nice pics Gary, especially the flying duck!
    Ann

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    1. Hi Ann.. It must be down to the new camera , It's just the ticket as you well know....

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  2. I love this part of the canal - we're walking rather than on a boat. I rather like seeing the trains go alongside

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