Ahhhh! Back on the Thames

We left this morning while the wind had dropped and with a tricky turn we managed to get out of the marina. We had the feeling that we were free again, just like the swans, as we turned onto the Thames.We were surprised how calm it felt on the big river. We made our way over to Tesco's at Reading and managed to get a spot very near by. Al got the shopping for the next couple of weeks while Del attacked the brasses. We were soon loaded with food and drink, and Derwent6 was sparkling again as we turned round and headed to one of our favourite moorings at Sonning. We managed to find it alright as it was very overgrown from when we were last on it. After cutting back a bit of foliage we settled in and we were surprised to see our logs we had left, to lighten the load, back in June. So it was rude not to load them back on, as we might be needing them if this weather keeps up. The rain started again late in the afternoon so we snuggled down with the telly. (Yep, we must have picked up a few bad habits while we have been away!)