which was full of soaking up all the sunshine, a evening pic-nic in Victoria Park, taking the Thames Clipper from Westminster to Greenwich and plenty of tea. And on Tuesday, we got things together and set off from our 14 day mooring spot in South Hackney. It took several hours through the locks, passing Kings Cross St Pancras, Camden and Little Venice. The wind was against us and once again Paddington Basin was a challenge. After a bash and scratch we squeezed into the pontoon space and moored up.
The surrounding buildings at night are illuminating! It often feels quite odd that we are allowed to moor in such a crisp environment. We've got 7 days here and then will be off on the move again. It isn't ideal for Delia as there are few hiding places but she waits until night and heads out when it is quiet and the place is hers!
Practically, there are no resources here so we planned beforehand and filled up with water in Hackney. Hopefully 'Pumpout Pete' (a name our friend mentioned) should be along soon to do the business using his pump out machine from his old boat. We have noticed a frequent stream of businesses operating from narrowboats here selling fuel and providing services to boaters - it makes life pretty easy. Plus the fact that there are few marinas with provisions or facilities in London itself.
Leigh and I have spent lots of time getting to know areas, finding shops, laundrettes, garages, banks. I have still been looking for work with very little coming back which is a bit of a pain. We have both been working hard on our creative projects and finding contacts in the area. All this is noticeably part of the lifestyle of a roamer, which makes life rich and interesting but equally challenging for the most simplest of things.
The wood burner is going this evening with many thanks to Papa Bear keeping us warm with wood and now it really does feel autumnal - you see I was right to put away summer clothes and shoes and get out the winter jackets and boots!
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