Rain at last!

In spite of an early night last night we made a late start this morning.

Trips to IKEA are never quick as we always have to have a wander round just in case there is something we can use on Morgana. Didn't find anything interesting but we did get the lights we wanted. After that we went next door to Asda for some vegetables then it was back to the boat.

It was getting colder by the time we left our mooring and although it was only a short cruise by the time we reached our chosen mooring near Willen Lake I was very cold. Just as we were mooring up the heavens opened and it bucketed down. The forecast for tomorrow is terrible so we plan to stay here, do some washing, fix the new lights and have a day off from cruising.

We have made better progress than I anticipated so a day off is not a problem, we should still reach Leeds in about seven weeks.

Today's journey 3.5 miles, 1 lock and 1 swing bridge.


So far this year we have travelled 56.2 miles, 81 locks and 3 swing bridges

In 2011 we travelled 461.4 miles, 444 locks, 3 swing bridges, 34 lift bridges and 15 tunnels

During 2010 we travelled 740.3 miles, 642 locks, 53 swing bridges, 4 lift bridges and 25 tunnels.

Since Ray retired we have travelled 1257.9 miles, 1167 locks, 59 swing bridges, 38 lift bridges and 40 tunnels