We set out for an Oxford Christmas

We were going to set out for Oxford on the 13th, but the weather was foul and wet, so decided to spend the day getting all the laundry done and as much preparation done as we could. We upped ropes and set out on the 14th and made it as far as Napton top lock, Marston Doles. This was the exact reverse of the journey we made back in 2007 to move Bella up to Blue Haven. Then we did it in 8 hours with two extra hands, this time we did it in 7 on our own. We've learned a thing or two :-) The weather was cool, but dry and no sign of ice. On the journey, Pete saw a Kingfisher (we are convinced it was the same one who welcomed us last year) and a Buzzard. AND he was shouted at by a Parrot from a moored up narrowboat.