Saturday 4th May

Didn't bother writing up the blog yesterday as it was cold and wet and as soon as we stopped, the fire was lit again. Apart from that it was a good day.

Saturday.

Sun is shining, no need for a fleece or jacket - how? Yesterday freezing, today boiling (comparatively). 

We walked up to the butchers and set off as soon as we got back.

A bit of a wait for the locks, 6 boats ahead of us. But it gave us time to feed and admire the cygnets. 

At last, nearly there at the bottom lock of the Braunston flight. We were fortunate to buddy up with another boat, the only trouble being that there were very few boats coming down but loads wanting to go up. A case of emptying each lock, going in and then filling it up again. Still, a nice sunny day and we're not in a rush. 

At the top lock with the tunnel just around the corner. If you recall, from previous entries, the one with the kink at the far end. Fortunately, today, no boats to pass in the tunnel. 

Wow, this is a first for this holiday, lunch outside on the towpath. We've stopped just short of Norton Junction and will probably stay here for the night. 

It's Saturday so steak and chips this evening. 

In the meantime, let's enjoy the sunshine.