We decided against moving yesterday as the weather was rather miserable but for once the weather forecast for today was right. It said that the wind would ease after lunchtime and it did.
So we made a late start and headed for Lowsonford, only seven locks and within striking distance of the junction for tomorrow. We made reasonable progress, got rid of our rubbish and negotiated the last lock of the day. I could see a nice gap in the moored boats, opposite the pub, looks like a good spot I said. We manouvered into the space, pulled the boat as far forward out of the shadow of the large willow tree on the opposite bank as we could, so our solar panels would get the sunlight and then the landlord of the pub appeared. He pointed upwards at the willow, explaining that it was in danger of falling into the canal after the strong winds, discretion was the better part of valour and we moved a bit further up the bank.
Hopefully we will make it up to the junction tomorrow.
Today's journey 4 miles and 7 locks
So far this year we have travelled 350.5 miles, 303 locks, 34 lift bridges and 12 tunnels
Since Ray retired we have travelled 1086.2 miles, 950 locks, 55 swing bridges, 38 lift bridges and 37 tunnels
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