Hobbit - the first day of freedom

I’ll cross that bridge.....

Standing on the bridge at Midday

GH is crossing the River between Eton and Windsor on 8th February 2011. Starting at the Dorney Walled Garden Centre we took the Jubilee River to Eton and Windsor. Our return was via the Thames Towpath and then through the Rowing Centre and back to the Walled Garden.

Checking the course - 'looks flat to me'

At the Olympic Rowing Lake for London 2012

GH’s believes his experience in Technical Support of steering others who then do all the physical work qualifies him admirably for the position of Cox to the Men’s Eight at London 2012. We feel that even though he possesses many of the qualities required, his physical dimensions would present something of a hindrance at this time. We feel a more realistic target to aim for would be Rio de Janeiro 2016!

We did not sample any of the Garden Centre Cafe’s excellent selection of cakes nor did we stop at any pubs. I think GH is taking his training far too seriously!

The Sounding Arch

 Of course, yours truly had to cycle home via Maidenhead and Cookham. This is where the Great Western Railway crosses the Thames at Maidenhead. The right span is known as the Sounding Arch because of the great echoes, great for yodel practice. The bridge was built by Brunel in the 1830's. It will carry Crossrail to Maidenhead and Reading so they will have to put in electrification. Hope it doesn't spoil the look of the bridge!