A visit to the Teddington chandlery was first on the agenda for today; a very nice walk in the sun across the footbridge. Finding nothing tempting inside, a slower walk back, looking at more boats and a visit to the Teddington lockkeper for an up to date river user's guide. We moved off with a freshening, following breeze which had a cool feel to it. Passing through Kingston, two ugly, all out of proportion houseboats were nearing completion; there will be plenty of room inside, and the residents will be spending more time looking out than at the outside.
We arrived at Hampton Court moorings, there were only two other boats moored up. I went to check the signs to confirm that the mooring was still free of charge: they were, so where was everyone? We had our answer later, as two narrowboats moored up as night was falling; one moored up at 10pm. The steerer must like carrots.
The forecast is for rain in the morning, we may have an early start to try and moor up before it begins.
2009 Totals - Locks 104; Miles 109.5; Buss pass uses 2
