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Week 13 – Back to the Grind

Back on the boat and on up the Oxford with news of a new boat, new house and new puppy.

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Week 12 – Escape to Lympstone

A much needed week off in Devon visiting attractions, walking the moors and even a segway excursion with daughter Jen.

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Week 11 – Aynho to Cropredy

Up the Oxford via The Pig Place, tours of Tooley’s and Banbury to moor up at Cropredy Marina.

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Week 10 – Back In The Cut

Leaving the Thames to re-join the canals. A few days at Thrupp and Aynho catching up with relatives and friends.

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Week 9 – Reading to Oxford

A side trip to the new house. Goring and Abingdon with a canoe jam and Bunkfest on the way.

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Week 8 – Maidenhead to Reading

Seriously high-end cruising via Cliveden to Marlow, Henley and Sonning with more visitors on the way.

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Week 7 – Staines to Maidenhead

On to Maidenhead with trips around Runneymede, Windsor Great Park and the town itself. A brief visit from passing friends.

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Week 6 – Hampton Court to Staines

A visit to the palace and visits from family on our way up the Thames to a rather charmless Staines.

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Week 5 – Out Into The Thames

A return to the boat to abandon the canal system for the less predictable waters of the mighty River Thames.

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Week 4 – Back On Dry Land (An Intermission)

A week away from the boat visiting friends & relatives and catching up on chores.

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