Not unhappy to leave our dubious cottage in Lechlade marina, we had a pleasant breakfast of pain au chocolat and bacon baps washed down with energy drinks before rigging the boat. We gingerly lowered the boat into the water and pushed off in high spirits and anticipation of the days ahead. The morning was spent charting our way through tight twisty sections of river and negotiating the locks expertly assisted by our cox Matt who was prepared to sacrifice life and limb to keep us moving. Cheered on by our loyal supporters we made it to lunch ahead of schedule and enjoyed a brief respite from the increasingly uncomfortable seats. The afternoon was a little less twisting though still fairly narrow but with stern guidance from the cox, the team powered on through and arrived at the Ferryman Inn (Bablock Hythe) just after 4.30 where camp was pitched, the boat was moored and the increasing pain from back, hands and buttocks was eased with a few ales and a hearty meal.
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