And on to Weedon Bec

The other day we had War of the Worlds and last night a bit of Star Wars! Until it came closer I couldn't work out what was approaching across the field. It was coming straight for us and these six lights were getting brighter and brighter. Phew, it was only farmer John spraying his field. 

We kept the fire in last night and woke up to find the radiators hot. Not that we needed it as it was a mild start to the day.

As we were preparing breakfast a Wren kept hopping in and out of the hedge. We had our own private hide and watched it for quite a while. We have Wrens at home but to observe one for a lengthy period was very special.

We are passing Weltonfield Marina, a compact marina, well kept and tidy. 

Now that's an ambitious project. Starting to look good.

Approaching Norton Junction. We don't often approach from this direction so this is something different for a change. And the captain has the helm today.

Another signpost, just in case you don't know where you're going next.

It's such a shame to see an old boat in this condition.

Perhaps it was sunk by the cannon in this back garden.

Looking back at Buckby bottom lock having come through on our own again. The locks were mostly in our favour and there were other boats coming up the other way.

Below Buckby there are three, no four important transport routes. The M1 to our left.

The canal dead ahead.

The railway (you can just see the gantry above the hedge) to our right. And just beyond the railway, Watling Street the old Roman road, now the A5. Each one, supposedly, an improvement over the other. 

At last, we've seen it in action. Many a times we've looked at the crane and wondered, does it work? Now we know.

Stopped at Weedon Bec and popped into town for more supplies. I don't know, we always seem to be buying food.

We initially moored on the other side of the canal because there are steps that lead down through the churchyard and into the village. However, there is an underwater shelf and the boat kept bumping around. So, we got back on board, cast off, I gave the boat a good shove and we drifted sedately across to the other side. 

And here I am checking that everything is secure for the night.