*THE KIDS WHO HELPED US DOWN CAEN HILL * * *Tues 7th Aug ‘07

THE KIDS WHO HELPED US DOWN CAEN HILL

Tues 7th Aug ‘07
Today’s the day! At 8.00 o’clock we pulled away from our overnight moorings and approached lock 50, top lock of the Devizes Flight. The prospect of 29 of these double beasts lay ahead. Lat night I had gone down the moorings asking if there was anyone planning on going down the flight in the morning, but there were only two boats, and they were already a pair. After 4 locks a boat pulled off its mooring, turned around and to our delight joined us in our descent. They had 4 young children, and despite their size they put in a huge effort, which helped up no end. Around about lock 32 we were joined by Trish and Colin, friends from Cath’s school, who stayed with us for about 5 locks. The boat which came down with us stopped at lock 29 so we carried on alone. Two locks later we were met by Paul, riding the motorcycle which I intend to buy from him when we get home. He completed the flight with us and then we retired to The Three Magpies at Sells Green for a pub lunch. Here is where we will spend the night.