Bradford on Avon again!

Thurs 10th July we left Bristol hoping to get to Bitton where we know there were good moorings. The swing bridge out of the harbour looked so low on a big river we just got under brushing our flowers,don't think our old T V Ariel would have made it!

There was just the one spot at Bitton so we breasted up with nb  S & W on the bank side so the dogs could get off. Watched loads of teenagers climb up the buttresses of the railway bridge and sit on the struts, the folly of youth! Then more youngsters along with Mum and Dad all came down for a swim. I guess the river is a lot cleaner than the canals.

Friday 11th July moored up at the bottom of Bath as Faye and family spent the weekend with us. There are only 48 hours moorings, so we could moved up to the top on Sunday.

Lovely eve chatting to nb Yesdear who have home moorings at Etruria near Stoke, and had a fab lamb roast from Waitrose.

Sat 12th July  Faye, Ryan, Chayse and Zelda all arrived about 1pm had lunch then walked into town. Watched a great street act then back to boat for a curry. Again care of Waitrose!

Whilst having breakfast we watched a Heron catching and eating a whole fish.

Sunday we chugged up to top of Bath and had a lovely day walking back into town to the Royal Cresent. Faye found Anthrapology, a shop she lovedi in New York. Spent a good hour looking at all the things we do not need! Weather was hot again so found a pub The Pig and Fiddle for a pint and live Sunday pm music.

Back to the boat  Chayse enjoys the old game of plastic beads in a mosaic board we have kept. 

Had Pizza and fresh fruit before we watched the final of the World Cup. We had a sweep stake running with S & W involved, Chayse was the only one to have Argentina to win. Well I won the dosh!

Monday 14th went into town for supplies. Fridge empty and Pete & Dizzy coming Thursday. Had coffee in town centre, got back and had a tidy up.

Tuesday left Bath and had a glorious morning chugging to Dundas Aquaduct. Went for an afternoon stroll for a nice cream, after painting the chimney collar.

Wednesday 16th back at Bradford on Avon. After the second attempt have got great moorings for a couple of nights. It is such a shame there are so many rubbish boats moored along the canal on this section, no wonder the K & A always features in The Towpath when it comes to 'Continuous Moorers'.where RCT have allocated Permit or Long Term Mooring it seems the Derge boats do not want to pay for anything.