
This is the view from the back of the boat, not a railway line in site and it is sooooooo peaceful.
Last night we walked to the village of Slapton to the pub, the board on the bridge said it was 800yards well we would say it was a trifle longer than that but well worth a visit. The pub is called The Carpenters Arms a 16th century thatched building. As soon as walked in the regulars were chatting to us, we ordered our food had the choice of either eating in the restaurant or the bar, we chose the bar as we had already settled ourselves near the open fire. When the food turned up it was absolutely lovely, portions were large and the food was freshly cooked. I had roasted salmon on stir fried vegetables and Paul had a steak with all the trimmings. The pub was filling up in both bar and restaurant when we left. It was a good job we had taken a torch with us as some of the walk is on the road which is unlit, it only took us a good 10 minutes to walk it.
Today I managed to get the curtains washed and they are back up smelling a darn sight sweeter,
mind you with the fire it wont take long until they hustle a bit again.
Paul has had a R & R day spending most of it fishing trying for that elusive fish which was always one step ahead of him by hiding somewhere he couldn't cast out too. A crayfish latched onto his bait but decided to let go as he reeled in.
The guy from hotel boat Tragara walked past this morning, he had driven here left his car near by and was walking back to Marsworth to get the boat. Had a thought that he has probably got stuck at the swing bridge being single handed, he would have got here by now otherwise.
Found a marker and Braunston is only 50miles from here.

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