Sun in the sky, you know how I feel

Our last blog entry had us enjoying pork chops and watching a DVD. Well, of course, after all that excitement we had to shut down the boat for the winter. Little did we realise we wouldn't be back again for over 5 months because of lockdown.

Anyway, we're here now and it's taken us the best part of a day to get the boat clean and tidy again. There was a bit of mould on the surfaces but, surprisingly, very few spiders. The captain set to with soapy water while I lifted the floorboards and tried to look as if I was doing something to the engine. Managed to get a pizza at the Baker's Arms, the nearer two pubs being closed, lit the fire, watched Call the Midwife and Line of Duty followed by a good night's sleep.

Monday, a visit to Aldi to stock up the larder and then top up the water before setting off.

As you can see, lovely and sunny.

Exited the marina first go and then we were off.

Lovely to see some good old fashioned pleaching in the hedgerow. It's marvellous how the old skills are being kept alive on the canal side.

Moored at yet another of our favourite places just before Weedon Bec. Stopping here in the hope that Robert of Stowe Hill Workshop can mend our water filler pipe in the morning. Watch this space!