today saw us finish off the Thames and transition to the Wey Navigation. We had the luxury of riding through the last two locks on the Thames. So much easier than landing and carrying.
managing locks is always tricky but some are worse than others. The first one on the Wey was the worst yet. The process involved standing up in the kayak (never easy), making sure it doesnt slip out from benith you (as happend to me when i went for a dunk earlier im the week), climbing 4ft onto a wet and slippery metal walkway that was only 18 in wide. Finally, after carrying the boats along the walkway to safety we were told by the lock keeper that they usually recommend another landing place for kayaks!
Final day tomorrow. I'll be sorry to see it over but i am looking forward to being in dry clothes.
off to find food now.
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