Saturday 28th July, 2012 at Devizes.
A lovely sunny morning. We were a bit tired after staying up until 1:00am watching the fantastic Olympic Opening Ceremony!!
We walked into town for just a couple more 'bits' but ended up staggering back (as always) with two heavily laden bags, then spent a while trying to find places to put it all.
Guy sat on deck waiting for Soo and David to arrive.
They arrived in time for lunch, bringing with them our new rotary washing line.
We had a leisurly afternoon, took on water while they visited the Kenet and Avon Trust Museum, then we set off through the six locks to take us down to the top of the Caen Hill Flight. There, we moored up for the night just above the top lock.
After a refreshing G&T, we walked back into Devizes and had an excellent dinner at the Bear Hotel. The Hotel, and its surroundings, were used extensively in the filming of "Far from the Madding Crowd."
Finally, a lovely walk back to MM by the light of the waxing moon. A fitting end to a happy day!
Today: 1 mile, 6 locks and 2.1 hours.
Trip: 162 miles, 129 locks and 130.3 hours (278.1 total).
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