Then we set off towards Atherstone locks. Raincoats were the order of the day as we were guaranteed 80% chance of rain. After only 3 miles we had cleared the first 2 locks of the Atherstone flight when we decided to call it a day and moor up. Just in the nick of time as it started to tip it down. During the afternoon Brigid did some cooking while I had a look at some music for Southminster choral.
Saturday and a much better day. Sun shining from the word go. Some cloud and a touch of drizzle but not that much.
In the middle of the flight and Brigid is watching the boat coming up as the lock fills.
It's a very pretty flight of locks at Atherstone.
And here we are at the top, taking on water from a low pressure tap. Ah well, not in a hurry, are we?
Another pair of working boats, both in good repair.
A 'pirate' boat - the flag reads - The beatings will continue until morale improves.
Now then, why did I take this picture? Oh yes, you see the clump of reeds in the canal, well, several years ago we were told that someone drove a car into the canal and it was never pulled out.
And here's the field it was driven down. You can still see bits of rusty metal in the water.
You've heard of gongoozlers, well here's a herd of them!
Only travelled about 4 miles today but there were 9 locks in between. Stopped at Hartshill and walked to the Anchor for lunch, a favourite of ours.
After lunch went for a walk around Hartshill Country Park. One of the views looking back towards the boat.
Part of the forest walk.
And, lastly, looking back along the canal from our mooring.
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