Banjo being overtaken!
We were enjoying something of a lie-in this morning when it became clear that something was happening outside. Peering out of the window, the opposite bank was swarming with people and rowing boats being made ready for racing. A quick check on the internet and we could see why - today was the 147th York Summer Regatta! It was fabulous, having the best seats in the house as race after race rushed past the windows as we had breakfast.
Angela at the 'wheel'
After breakfast we crossed the river and headed for the National Rail Museum. What a great place this is - full of beautifully restored engines and memorabilia. We climbed onto engine footplates, walked underneath massive engines and sat on a Japanese Bullet train. Well worth a visit if you have any interest in trains or want to re-kindle a lot of memories.
We want this engine
This engine- The Dutchess of Hamilton is beautiful and it must have been really exciting to be on a train pulled by it. Would love to see it run!
Boats in a final passing the finish line
We returned to Banjo in time to watch the finals of the boat races. A couple of hours later with everything packed up, it all went very quiet on the river and the trip boats re-started their cruising up and down. Tonight we are preparing for an early start Monday morning - we are due at Naburn Lock at 11:30 to face the tidal stretch of the River Ouse again. Congratulations and well done to Lucy for walking 14 miles and raising lots of money for St Barnabus Hospice.
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