On our way up the flight
No, we are not indulging in illegal substances!
We are now moored at the top of Bosley Flight. Morgana does not like lock flights, she again threatened to overheat. Ray was so concerned about the engine temperature that he didn't notice he was trailing one of our mooring ropes in the water. I had walked on ahead to prepare the next lock, as I looked back I could see he had problems with the way the boat was handling. Then I noticed our centre rope in the water, not drifting but tight against the boat! I frantically rushed back but it was too late, the rope was wound round the prop shaft! After about half an hour up to his armpits in cold water, Ray managed to free it and we were back underway. The locks here are rather pretty and at the top we were rewarded with views across the Cheshire countryside and a spectacular sunset.
Tomorrow we will head towards Macclesfield and beyond towards the Marple flight, where we have 16 locks going down towards Manchester.
Today's journey 5.1 miles and 12 locks.
So far we have travelled 226.5 miles, 206 locks, 5 swing bridges, 2 lift bridges and 4 tunnels.
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