Today we broke all the records. 2 miles traveled and 9 locks negotiated. However, we are in the right place for the tunnel tomorrow and that's what matters.
There are loads of iris at this time of year and they look so cheerful and bright.
Although the locks are mostly paired up to Kidsgrove many are not in use because of broken paddles, etc. We even entered an empty lock not realising until we were in there that it was not in use. Needless to say that I took the blame for that as it was my turn to steer today.
The water at Kidsgrove is this odd colour caused by local ironstone strata.
And although it doesn't look much, this bridge ahead is in fact an aqueduct carrying the Macclesfield Canal over the Trent and Mersey.
As it was reasonably early in the day the captain invited me for a drink and lunch at the captain's table. Not being a person to refuse the captain I accompanied her to the Red Bull where we had yet another excellent meal. (Which I paid for!)
Then a short stagger back to the boat past the services depot.
And here we are all ready for a sunny afternoon.
A light supper this evening, one of our favourites, pan fried salmon and orzo.
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