Catch me if you can

Exciting start to the day - emptying the loo and taking on water. We also managed to get rid of some rubbish, all of which made a good start for the day's trip.

Much of the time was taken by travelling down the eastern edge of Milton Keynes. Not as bad as it sounds since the developers included many open park spaces, many of which are alongside the canal. Several new estates have sprung up since we last came this way, but most tastefully designed. 

At Fenny Stratford the captain had problems with the swing bridge that is right across the lock. Fortunately there is a pub right on the lock side and several helping hands rushed to her aid. After that a pleasant trip along to Stoke Hammond, dodging rain clouds all the way. 

A beautiful sunset to round off the day.