And we're off!

Monday 4th may and after sorting out the rubbish, toilet and water we're all ready to go. 

A gentle reverse out from the pontoon and then out of the marina. 

Managed to get out just before The Life of Pi came in. A few seconds later and we would have had to wait for them to enter first. 

Fifteen minutes later and we are moored up again. 

Why's that? Guess who forgot to move the car to the main carpark! 

It's a request from management that if you're going out cruising then you leave your car safely tucked away at the back of the marina where it is less likely to be damaged. 

Why is it always me who has to walk back and move the car? However, the captain did say that she would get some lunch ready for when I got back.

Luckily there's a side gate into the marina and I was back at the boat in no time at all. 

Lunch was indeed ready and afterwards we set off again. 

On our way along the canal we were overtaken by four canoeists who looked as if they were training for a race. Then, round the next corner, here they come again! Fair wore me out watching them. 

Eventually stopped for the night near the Hemplow Hills. 

Look, just one cow on the skyline. 

Just time to top-up the greaser, refill the anti-diesel bug bottle before supper of roast chicken with all the extras. 

Should sleep well tonight!