Heartbreak Hill part 2

 Thursday July 9th 

It's too hot! We managed 6 locks today and only covered about 2 miles overall. 

The captain started off working the locks and, as you can see, not a cloud in the sky. 

After a few locks we swopped over. People often ask who does the locks? Honestly, we share it. Sometimes I'll take the boat in and Brigid takes it out. It all depends on the lock and how we are feeling. 

And here she is driving up to the next lock. 

We're just about to go under the M6. We remember one year when the traffic was stationary and we smugly waved to the drivers as we sailed off at 4mph, faster than their 0mph. 

More repairs going on with single file traffic past the barges. 

With the temperature touching 30°C at midday we found a tree and gave up on going any further. 

Supper of sausage in cider out in the shade. Much better than boiling in the boat.