Brentford

It was very misty again this morning.  Worse than yesterday in that no blue sky was visible above.  By 9:30 it still hadn't cleared, so we set off gingerly with headlight and nav lights on.  It was just clear enough to vaguely make out the landmarks we expected, knowing the river.   We found Chertsey Lock and the Desborough Cut beyond.   By Walton-on-Thames it suddenly cleared.   We were joined in Molesey Lock by two barges, one Ezme on its maiden voyage and destined for the GU.   High tide was given at 14:09, so we set off for Teddington Lock at 13:30 expecting the usual delays, but as luck would have it the gates were open for us and the lock-keeper let us in, down and out (without interrupting his mobile phone call).     We didn't have the benefit of the tide for half an hour, but still reached Brentford in just over the hour.