(Liz: The locks control navigation on the river for the many houseboats, etc. Not to wander off into too much of a history lesson, but the monks, here since 600 A.D. used to control crossings for which they charged extortionate tolls. Not all monks were Godly and virtuous; some were nasty, greedy and sociopathic).
It's been 85 degrees here; hot for walking, but these shady respites are a welcome sight. (Bobbie: I dipped my shirt in the water for a little home made swamp cooling action).
Since Oxford we've seen a lot of rowing. No doubt some practising for the Olympics... A lot more rowing here at Henley too, which has been the scene of the annual Regatta between Oxford and Cambridge since 1829.
More later; on our way to Marlow.
So proud of you two.'
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