Busy, busy, busy

Well, today, Monday 19th, we've seen more boats on the move than we've seen all holiday. 

This is a view we always love, seeing the spire of Braunston church, the cathedral of the canals.

Exceptionally busy in Braunston as they get ready for their historic boat festival next weekend.

Plenty to see, boats double and triple breasted.

A lovely steam boat; I'm told that during festival week they operate a one-way system through the marina because of the number of boats on the canal.

And the old pumping station at the foot of the locks. 

We went through the locks accompanied by 'Cousin Jack.' It was slow progress because of the number of boats coming down. 

We stopped for the night just before Norton junction and sat in the sun for quite some time. Managed to get some more paint on the nest of tables. It's amazing how fiddly it all is. 

Now for the Aaah factor...

Brigid watched the two cygnets climb up onto mum's back.