Another scorcher

Sorry, no Denise today. I think I overdid it yesterday and got a bit of heatstroke. Nothing serious, just too much sun. So, today, long sleeved shirt and trousers are the order of the day. (Much to the captain's relief.) 

Farewell to the Wharf Inn, even though we didn't go there. 

We're heading due west for the moment admiring the line of trees on the horizon. 

Now we're heading due east and the same line of trees. The canal does a spectacular 180° turn on itself because when the canal was built it was cheaper to follow the contour of the land instead of building a tunnel or digging out a cutting. 

Not a brilliant picture but the other side of the hedge can be seen the destruction of HS2. 

And look at this ghastly bridge. Many of the bridges made originally were almost works of art. Not today! 

No locks today so we cruised for about 3 hours before stopping  near Priors Hardwick. 

We've seen more boats today than in the whole time we've been out. Must be because it's a bank holiday weekend and half-term. 

As it's Sunday, roast chicken this evening, when the boat's cooled down a bit. We've sat out on the towpath all afternoon in the shade of the hedges and trees. Very pleasant as it's 28°C at the moment.