Pottered northward through open countryside, skirting round Stoke Golding, totally avoiding Dadlington until we arrived at Sutton Wharf. There is a lovely café here with plenty of outdoor seating.
Unfortunately, the visitor moorings are being refurbished so we had to carry on for another half mile before we could moor opposite Ambion Wood. By the time we got back, all of the tables were occupied. Still, managed to get seats in the end. First off, a flat white for me.
Even had a heart on the top. Oh, and tea for the captain.
To eat we had quiche and a ploughman's.
A goodly feast for us both.
By this time the sun had come out and the day was warming up quite nicely.
Then back to the boat to cook some beetroots in the eco-pot. This is a form of slow cooker that uses a minimum amount of gas, something important to us on the boat. You boil up the beetroots for 15 minutes and then put the pot inside an insulated outer container, shut the lid and leave well alone for 2 or 3 hours. We'll let you know how it turns out.
Then a short walk to Bosworth Field where Richard III was killed by Henry Tudor.
We have never realised that the canal goes through the middle of the battle ground. We've always thought of the field as being somewhere 'over there'. (Point vaguely in any direction)
Staying put for the night and hoping to meet up with Harvey and Helen for a picnic lunch tomorrow.
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