At the Barge Inn, Seend.

Monday 30th July, 2012 at Seend.
We awoke to a nice view from our bedroom window (the beautiful dragonfly lives with us on the bedroom window).

M did not have a comfortable night, her ribs are still very painful when she lies down. So, after breakfast, she rested while Soo, David and R sailed down through three more locks and moored up opposite the Barge Inn at Seend.

Two experienced "Lockers"

Then Soo, David and R walked the five miles back to Devizes to collect Soo and David's car. It was a lovely walk along the canal but very frustrating for M as she wanted to come too but sensibly decided (was ordered?) to stay and rest.

By lunchtime we were all back at the Barge Inn, where we had a very good lunch. The books say that it is one of the most popular inns on the K&A and we can quite see why.  A very attractive building with a lovely garden and excellent food.

We waved Soo and David off at about 3:00pm. They appeared to have enjoyed their initiation into the mysteries of narrowboating, so much so that they asked us to invite them back when we go back up the Caen Hill Flight. Mad fools!!
Today: 1 mile, 3 locks and 1.0 hour.
Trip: 166 miles, 155 locks and 136.1 hours (283.9 total).