From the M25 (Abbots Langley mooring) we spent the last two days working the locks down the Grand Union Canal to Cowley (near to Uxbridge) our current mooring point - North West Greater London.
We stopped over at Rickmansworth last night, in a strange residential area of Croxley Green. It was here that two boats moored in front and behind, both with cats to torment little Delia Derbyshire (how easily her bubble can be popped!).
Today we cruised a delightful stretch parallel to lakes and nature reserves - which really do deserve walking round. But we didn't stop. We cruised 10 miles and the last of the locks into London. One last lock tomorrow and we have a straight run to the Paddington arm and into Paddington basin.
On route we have seen some of the most original and unusual forms of house-boats from floating sheds and pirate ships to ornately carved pixie narrowboats and dutch barges. All very eye-opening.
Overall, it has been a most exhilarating journey and in 22 days from Nottingham, a steady cruising time.
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