We have contrasting experiences at consecutive moorings.
Past the equinox and there is more dark than light, but the days and the water are very bright.
Weird and wonderful creatures: deep bass and high notes accompany each other.
Getting to the other side of the river is easy in Evesham.
Getting from one side of the Avon to the other is tricky.
"Who will buy this wonderful morning? Such a sky, I never did see!"
We improve Bartimaeus in preparation for a sale.
Another blue sky day to look up.
We are travelling slowly downstream, but pausing and looking up.
We go with the flow, but slow down to only one lock each day - if that.
The river has a different character.
All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players.
We eventually take a boat on the River Avon at Stratford.
It is a tight fit along the Stratford canal and we meet some trying times, but all's well that ends well.
The first thing we see in Stratford is Little Women.
We cover old tracks, repeat a cycle ride and go back in time.
We watch out for sharp showers.
Planning ahead is one of Shane's skills.
We find some new things more than once.
A wild life in the city and country wildlife, both have their attractions
It is good to have people to do things together to share the joy, not just the work.
Nearly time to say 'Goodbye' to Gdansk, and up, up we go.
We return to some of the rain we've been waiting for.
Making memories and looking into the past.
Scots and Poles have a history of friendly relationships.
Living the Polish high life: fine food, art, jewels, churches, music and solidarity with the workers.