We set off reasonably early from Norton Junction to try and clear the Braunston locks before the day got too hot. The forecast for the next few days is for much warmer weather.
Luckily for us, we met up with another couple after clearing the dreaded tunnel. Only one boat to pass this time and on a straight bit.
Braunston is getting busy because next week there's an historic boat show and many working boats are turning up already.
Here's one of them just before the entrance to the marina.
And there's Rosie and Jim advertising the event.
Needless to say, we didn't stop but carried on, turning North on our way towards Coventry.
I love this view of the church, the Cathedral of the Canals. In the foreground you may be able to see the furrows created in the Middle Ages through continuous ploughing where the ridges and furrows were created.
We stopped early afternoon just past Dunchurch Pools Marina. The day is certainly getting hotter.
We were entertained by a family of geese diving under water for a good old bathe. You can see the splash as one disappears under. Mother Goose was surprised when two of her kids surfaced right under her.
After that a whole gaggle of geese arrived on the scene an kept us entertained. Luckily we have a bit of shade and managed lunch outside where it was a bit cooler.
As it was Sunday, roast pork for supper and a quiet evening listening to the radio.
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