Return to Peartree Bridge

Mike's second appointment at Bodmin Hospital was over very quickly (he was seen about 10 minutes ahead of the appointment!) and after returning a call to his sister who had just returned from a trip to Peru (and was very excited by the experience despite her recovering broken leg), we were on out way.

We were in the midst of a wonderful Indian Summer with temperatures up to 29C on the way and almost cloudless skies. We made very good progress until just before the Botley Interchange near Oxford when we encountered a very long tail back. Local radio reported that it was as the result of an accident involving a caravan. About 45 minutes later, close to the Islip turning and despite seeing at least three other incidents caused by the queue, we suddenly were away at top speed. Nothing of the incident remained to be seen so, no doubt, it was taking some time for the built up queue to sort itself out.

Anyway, we reached the marina before 6 o'clock and began to unload. We did not expect to set off until the morning as we had a key for the gate to return and reclaim our deposit. It was still light by the time we had generally unpacked.

Mike investigated the possibility of moving the car first thing tomorrow but in the end we decided to leave it until later. It is possible that we will reach Packet Boat before the time we are due to return home so it might be more sensible to do it then. Otherwise we will leave until the end of the trip.