I've been down in the valley a couple of times, not a great deal different to report, but it got me out for a few hours.
We've booked a "bungalow" overhanging the River Lima in Ponte da Barca Northern Portugal for the early part of October.
My John Wilson travel rod will be taken, along with my 5010.
In the meantime we've booked a week in early July, at a cottage in the small town of Braithwaite in the Lake District.
Not certain about the fishing locally, but may take a few lures along.
Docklands
For many years following my regular trips down to the big smoke I've promised Pauline a trip down to the old hunting grounds of the City, and to show her what has happened from Tower Bridge downstream.
The BBC Good Food Fair was on, so this gave us that opportunity, so we booked two nights by the river at the Hilton Double Tree, close to the Excel at Victoria Docks. £85 a night B&B. Free parking!
An edge of city location, pretty quiet, in close proximity to London City Airport.
We arrived Friday pm, so had plenty of time until Sunday PM to have a look around.
A river trip didn't come off, but the very handy DLR gave us plenty of scope to see the City and all it's riverside splendour.
The Show was alright, a Tom Kerridge presentation being the highlight.
The hotel restaurant was first class.
Tickets and hotel booked through Booking.com
My blogging history
Looks like I've lost interest!
We'll see how the fishing year goes, before dropping out.
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Hello Buddy.
ReplyDeleteHope your keeping well. Get in touch and we will have a day in June once the season opens.
Wishes.
Richard.