Whilst in Atherstone we headed down to take a look at the market, it was a bit of a disappointment, guess there isn't a call for it at this time of year and also the weather wasn't that brilliant, I'm sure when we have been in Atherstone before it was quite busy.
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| Not a good day for the market |
On Tuesday we left Atherstone in the nice sunshine, we were only through the first lock then there was a bit of a shower but not for long, the sun was soon out again and not a breath of wind.
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| Making good use of the old side ponds |
We made good timing down the locks passing five boats on their way up, so a few were on the move.
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| One of the new gates, this flight was only re-opened a few days before |
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| Last descent |
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| And she's out and we're on our way, I did have to remind James to wait for me this time |
After a bit of role reversal at the services, I did water, loo and bin and James finished washing up and made sarnies for the rest of the trip, we made it to Alvecote about half an hour before sunset.
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| James had a chat with the geese, he's good at talking goose - I'm not |
Today (Thursday) we moved across the canal so we were outside the Samuel Barlow pub, we have the luxury of electric and a water tap outside the kitchen window. I'm sure the new batteries are enjoying getting fully charged and I am looking forward to dinner and a cider in the pub next door - and it's not far to stagger back.
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| Outside the Samuel Barlow pub, not far to go for dinner |
7 miles and 11 locks
Total 565.5 miles and 388 locks
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