Oxford Again

Went out last night for a paddle with Richie and Chris had a good paddle on the Thames past the lasher, aiding a swimmer with cramp. Some teens had take advantage of the warm day and decided to strip of and get in the river, not the greatest idea water was very cold indeed. Paddled on from the river side center up the Thames. Found some very old arches that connected a back water through to the main river very cool breaking through a wall of ivy back out in the sun light felt like entering the lost world. Lots of rowers out practicing their starts mostly crews of ladies, which brought a smile. Paddled of the Thames on to the Cherwell, pulled out on the bank for a brew and some nibbles and watched the punts go by. Swapped with Chris and paddled midnight solo and paddled back to the riverside center. Went for a pint in a lovely pub in Cuxham two pints of Breakspear's and some wild bore salami finished the evening of nicely on the water 5:40 off at about 9:15 home midnight.


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