Friday 12th July 2024
We planned a late start today, but a red alarm on the loo meant that we needed to return to base to get a pump-out, otherwise staying over on the boat ready for going home tomorrow may be difficult. We had always planned to be back at base for this evening so that it would be easier to vacate by 09:30 tomorrow.
Consequently Graham set off at 09:30 this morning and we made our way past Goytre wharf, skirted around Llanfoist and Govilon , to arrive at Gilwern at 2pm – our pre-arranged pump-out time.The initial drizzle improved steadily so that it was nice and sunny when we finally arrived at Gilwern wharf and got pumped out.
With the loo now fully use-able again we then set off South towards Llangattock until we turned at the winding point just after bridge 107. During this part of the day’s journey we spotted evidence of the Beale Park woodpecker. We thought this bird was extinct but it appears that it is now living in Wales. If you are not sure what the Beale Park woodpecker is please visit www.jannock.org.uk/2003.html and read IWF2003 (about two thirds down the page)
We winded and then returned North past the Gilwern hire base in order to turn again so that we could end our trip in Countess’ designated mooring pointing the right way for turn round tomorrow.
A tidy up, some packing and a fish and chip supper are planned for tonight. We are also moored behind a Felinfoel pub so a pint from there might be on the cards as well.
G&B
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