June 1, 2019

​Next they lifted my canoe out of the water and carried it past the lock and down the steps where they reloaded much of my equipment.  As it turned out I was to meet up with these guys several times for the next two days.  This turned out to be an even more challenging day.  After I left Osney Lock it was my intention to paddle to where Hinksey Stream flows into the Thames and then paddle half a mile up Hinksey Stream to Oxford International Campsite.  I found Hinksey Stream with no problem where I turned upstream and paddled with difficulty against a strong current for what seemed to be forever.  There was no sign of the campsite anywhere and I was getting very tired so I turned back and rejoined the Thames.  As it turned out I had made a good decision because shortly after travelling down the Thames I found a perfect spot to “wild camp.”