Somerton Deep Lock again

 Another day of blue skies and sun with a cool wind somewhat stronger than yesterday.  And another day of  the very attractive Oxford Canal with the view ahead enhanced by being in full sunlight as we travel north.

We left our moorings just below Northbrook Lack at 9:10 and were delighted to see that a boat waiting to come down (A) had opened the gate ready for us t enter.  As I drove Densie into the lock Denise looked down the canal and saw that a boat (B) moored further back had come adrift at one end and was blocking the waterway.  So she rushed back to rescue it whilst the people from boat A worked the lock for us.  After some effort Denise was able to get boat B back against the canalside and reattach it.  After that excitement we were able to get on our way.

Waiting to pass through a narrow bridge

Another bridge

Densie in Somerton Deep Lock

Moored 1/4 mile above Somerton Deep Lock

Then up through 3 more isolated locks and an electric lift bridge to arrive at Somerton Deep Lock where we had the delay on our way down to the Thames.  This time there were no problems and we moored shortly afterwards out in the countryside again.

6.70 miles, 5 locks, 1 lift bridge, 4 hours 35 minutes cruising