A bit of an overcast day again but at least its NOT raining or cold. When we went to top up our water this morning at the waterpoint Chris noticed a handwritten note on the front of our boat saying 'Pendragon is moored behind you'. There was Libby who was an old friend of ours on her way to Limehouse - lovely meeting up with her.
Began our descent towards Brentford and passed some interesting boats on the way .........
This looked like an old paddle steamer.
This blue one is fairly typical of the type of houseboat along this stretch of the Grand Union. It was like a floating mobile home complete with a roof terrace!
Parts of the canal were quite shabby and littered with rubbish but then we would come across a beautiful stretch. This Late Georgian iron bridge looked so elegant and peaceful.
Nearly at Brentford Marina, West London and how the landscape changed. We were greeted by an old railway bridge and disused warehouse but in the distance there were new blocks of flats. Apparently Brentford is undergoing regeneration. Will be moored here for a couple of days before going through Brentford gauging locks and onto the Thames.
Continuing to enjoy vicariously your trip... Amazing views of your entry to the Thames and London... one that I suspect not many people see.
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Love,
D & C