So, Wednesday, another trip into Towcester to stock up with more provisions, lunch at the garden centre - well, it was so good the first time round - quick tidy up and off again.
A lovely evening cruise at about a quarter to five.
We decided that we would go past Gayton Junction and find a mooring just before Blissworth, leaving the tunnel for Thursday morning.
Here we are all settled down for the night.
And, what a night.
If you think that looks arty, how about this?
After the bluster of the day, now as still as a millpond.
A light supper of spinach and poached egg - didn't need anything more after the lunch we had in Towcester.
Thursday and we were up early to make sure we were in Stoke Bruerne by 11 o'clock.
A clear sky as we headed off.
The captain had just taken over steering when this hireboat appeared round the corner. No, we didn't hit them! The captain's good at driving the boat.
Past Blissworth Tunnel Boats for the 3rd time in two days, through the tunnel which was still wet! However, today, the captain steered us through the new section of the tunnel. She doesn't like steering in the tunnel so today was a big day.
And here we are outside The Boat Inn waiting (in good time) to meet John and Anna. Sadly they couldn't stay for lunch so, after lunch on board, being such a sunny day, we set off through the locks.
Just a picture of a boat we keep passing - The Filthy Oar.
We were fortunate enough to team up with a family from Germany and their son was energetic enough to run round opening and closing gates. Note: we used to be that energetic once. Now we are old enough to know better!
Just under 2 hours and we are exiting the bottom lock. Not bad time for us.
We pottered on for another mile or so and have moored near Grafton Regis. The wind has dropped, the fire is alight and we are sitting in our chairs just taking time out.
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