Our planned day off became two days off as the weather yesterday was atrocious.
On Sunday morning we took a walk into Oswaldtwistle, we had a feeling of going the wrong way as there was a charity walk heading along the towpath in the opposite direction. I'm not sure how many were taking part but it must have numbered in hundreds rather than tens. We visited Oswaldtwistle Mills, did a little bit of shopping and headed back to Morgana to watch the Grand Prix, then listen to the footie on the radio.
By the time the football had finished I don't think Ray had any fingernails left. Although they lost to Manchester City his beloved QPR managed to avoid relegation due to Bolton's inability to beat Stoke.
Yesterday we did boring stuff like the washing and watching the waves on the canal. Amongst my emails was one informing me that the Leeds and Liverpool Canal would be closed through part of Burnley on Wednesday morning as HRH the Queen will be visiting the Weaver's Triangle as part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour. So, even though today's weather forecast wasn't promising we decided to get through Burnley today.
We nearly gave up before reaching Burnley as we cruised through a horrendous hailstorm, then got some rubbish trapped round our prop and sheltered under a railway bridge while Ray cleared it. Being hardy types we soldiered on, waved to the nice policemen on the canalside and the bridges, admired the Pride of Sefton adorned with Union Flag Bunting and carried on northwards. As the itinerary for the Queen's visit includes a journey along the canal I assume she will be travelling on the Pride of Sefton.
Today's good point was seeing our first cygnets of the year, one brood of four and one of eight.
We have moored for the night just before reaching Brierfield. Tomorrow's forecast is a bit better but still far too cold for mid May. Still, working up the seven Barrowford locks should keep me warm!
Today's journey 14.9 miles, 3 swing bridges and 1 tunnel
So far this year we have travelled 363.4 miles, 210 locks, 8 swing bridges, 1 lift bridge and 10 tunnels
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 1565.1 miles, 1296 locks, 64 swing bridges, 39 lift bridges and 50 tunnels
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