We have been around here too long!

Today we carried on our journey to Nantwich.

We were just going through the first Hurleston Lock when I saw Chris and D'fer walking up the flight. I don't know if D'fer remembered me or just responds to his name being called because when I called him he came running up, tail wagging. Chris and his mate Rob, who he has been travelling with, helped us down the flight then we made coffee and spent some time catching up on what has been happening for the past 11 months.
We were keen to get to Nantwich as we were nearly out of bread and milk and Chris wanted to get on his way towards Chester so we went our separate ways, who knows when we will meet up again. He is planning to head for the South Oxford for the winter and we are heading for the Grand Union South.

We definitely spent too much time around here, we have been greeted by dog walkers and boaters like old friends. we even got recognised by someone in Morrisons! We didn't see any of my old work colleagues though.

Our plan is to stay here until Monday, then head up to the Coole Pilate moorings.


Today's journey 3.3 miles and 4 locks


So far this year we have travelled  233.5 miles, 152 locks, 31 lift bridges and 6 tunnels.


Since Ray retired we have travelled 971.9 miles, 797 locks, 55 swing bridges, 35 lift bridges and 31 tunnels