How far can we get today?

We managed to set off before half past eight this morning and the first thing we saw was a new housing development on what was the site of Parrott's Basin. That explains all the machinery noises yesterday.

Further along we passed the gardens by Charity Dock.

Some new characters together with some old favourites eg the Stig. 

Just coming up to Marston Junction, the turnoff for the Ashby Canal.

And there it is, the start of the Ashby Canal.

About half a mile before Nuneaton we recall watching this building being built. .

What we didn't see was this new housing estate going up almost opposite

Now coming into Nuneaton proper. From my point of view, Nuneaton is the Mecca of allotments. Facing onto the canal is about a mile of them. Many have tables and chairs facing the canal. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Ah, a reminder from the past. A telegraph pole made redundant by modern technology. Probably some time in the early 1900s. 

A quarter to twelve and we have found a mooring that should be shady this afternoon. 

We pulled in behind a boat called Always on a Bend. We have crossed paths with them several times and, just as I was dropping in the chains to tie up, I was presented with the above stick. I'm not going to say what it's for but I hope to demonstrate its purpose tomorrow. 

Another historic boat coming past.

And there she goes, off to Braunston. 

The shade is getting smaller by the minute and we'll soon be in the 2 hour window when the boat is in full sunlight. What should we do? Well, says the captain, we're only 0.2 of a mile from the Anchor Inn. Fancy a walk?