Aynho

An early start as usual so that we have a relaxed afternoon.  Once past the mile of moored boats we reached the curious diamond shaped Shipton Weir Lock.  After that a short spell at river speed on the Cherwell before the canal and its leisurely speed.  There was very little traffic about to slow our progress.  Expecting to find the Farm Shop above Pigeon Lock open we looked forward to fresh eggs, a steak and Guinness pie, and fresh cream.  It is closed until Easter!  Over midday the wind became very much stronger making lingering around for locks difficult.  So we were forced to moor up formally each time.  Although there were opposite direction boats, none gave us the luxury of a straight in approach.   Aynho Wharf was reached at 14:30 and we found our usual mooring by the bridge vacant, so settled there for a sunny afternoon.