With Ann and Martin  aboard for the day (see yesterday) we now had extra crew to take on duties. Ann and Martin both tried their hand at steering Oliver; Ann decided it was more relaxing to watch but Martin ended up steering most of the day. Other than a little bump with a hire boat full of drunk blokes on a stag do (more their fault than his!), we got through unscathed!

From Bradford-on-Avon to Bath it’s certainly a lot busier and more touristy than we’ve seen along the rest of the K&A.

We stopped for a very civilized lunch by Claverton visitor moorings. Sarah made some salmon and cream cheese rolls (freshly baked in the oven from part-baked), we had some hummus and dips, and a nice cold glass of wine. Yum!

We saw a few interesting boats too

The Lady Lena is is believed to be the oldest electric launch in existence and still powered by electric. Seeing it serenely pass by in almost total silence was a real treat.

On reaching bath, Ann and Martin got out their folding Bromptons to cycle back to the train station, but not before Sarah and I had a little go on them. It felt a  bit wobbly with the little wheels but they’re great little bikes if you have the space to stow them.

It was lovely to have had their company for the day, more converts to the canals perhaps?!?