Day Barge Trip at Bath along the Kennet & Avon Canal, Wednesday 20th August 2014

A group of ten travelled from Weston-super-Mare and Yatton by train to Bath. Arriving at Sydney Wharf, Bath, we boarded our barge “Pamela” for a six hour trip along the Kennet and Avon canal. A new experience for all, especially for Spud piloting the barge. The weather was dry and sunny. We arrived back at Weston at 8pm after a tiring but memorable day.

Aileen, Ernest, Spud, Matthew, Jean, Kym, Andy, Russ, Su & Jayne aboard Pamela before out memorable trip

Aileen, Ernest, Spud, Matthew, Jean, Kym, Andy, Russ, Su & Jayne aboard Pamela before out memorable trip 

Andy in the process of stripping off! Jean & Kym have seen it all before. Only Su showing any interest!

Andy in the process of stripping off! Jean & Kym have seen it all before. Only Su showing any interest! 

Nearly ready................

Nearly ready................ 

Doesn't he look good in his new polo shirt. Andy, our newest member! We wish you many happy moments with EnergEyes Andy.

Doesn't he look good in his new polo shirt. Andy, our newest member! We wish you many happy moments with EnergEyes Andy. 

One of the other barges we met on our trip.

One of the other barges we met on our trip. 

A view from the bridge.

A view from the bridge. 

Spud and Matthew working the rudder.

Spud and Matthew working the rudder. 

Waiting for a barge to pass through the bridge.

Waiting for a barge to pass through the bridge. 

Spud opening the bridge.

Spud opening the bridge. 

Passing through ....

Passing through .... 

Spud closing the bridge.

Spud closing the bridge. 

The group on top of Dundas Aqueduct. We made it this far and were still in one piece. Us and Pamela!

The group on top of Dundas Aqueduct. We made it this far and were still in one piece. Us and Pamela! 

Saying goodbye to the lovely gentleman we met who owns the Dawdling Dairy after purchasing teas, coffees and ice cream from his floating cafe.

Saying goodbye to the lovely gentleman we met who owns the Dawdling Dairy after purchasing teas, coffees and ice cream from his floating cafe. 

Arriving back at Sydney Wharf after a wonderful day afloat.

Arriving back at Sydney Wharf after a wonderful day afloat. 

What is Matthew looking for?

What is Matthew looking for? 

Jayne watching the ducks. No one in a hurry to to disembark!

Jayne watching the ducks. No one in a hurry to to disembark!