Wednesday 14 April 2010

Slow progress

After a late start which included Ray rescuing my handbag from the canal we carried on towards Braunston. Everything in my bag seems to have survived but my phone is being a bit temperamental.
We followed a family on a  hire boat who didn't seem very confident all the way to Whilton Marina at a fairly slow rate. When we got there someone was already on the diesel pump and by the time they had filled up and gone shopping in the chandlery we had wasted three quarters of an hour. Eventually we were able to fuel up and make our way up through the seven locks of Buckby flight.

We had thought we would get to Braunston today but yet again the engine was getting hot so we decided to stop before the tunnel and do the final bit into Braunston tomorrow. I think the engine service we had planned for later in the trip may have to be brought forward. At least Midland Chandlers at Braunston are pretty good, so if we need bits for the raw water pump, or even a new one, we should be OK.

Today's journey 6.1 miles and 7 locks
So far we have travelled 122.4 miles, 147 locks, 3 swing bridges, 2 lift bridges and 1 tunnel.

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