Market Drayton

Yesterday was a very windy day so we stayed at our mooring and didn't even consider moving.

Ray wasn't feeling too good this morning so we made a fairly late start, but as we were only planning a short journey it wasn't a problem. I think he's probably pulled a muscle but it he's still suffering on Monday he might have to go to the doctor's. The sun was shining and the wind had dropped so it was a nice day to cruise. I let Ray have a restful time and took the tiller most of the way, just handing over for the locks so I could do the hard work there!

No cakes at the farm shop at the top lock at Adderley, they might have had some at the farm but I couldn't be bothered to walk over, very lazy of me!

We had a very easy cruise to Market Drayton and were moored by early afternoon.

Made a smashing casserole with the Pork and Wholegrain  Mustard Sausages that I bought from George's Pork and Poultry and lock 15 at Audlem, absolutely gorgeous!! Anyone passing through Audlem flight should definitely shop there!

Today's journey 4.5 miles and 7 locks

So far this year we have travelled 615.6 miles, 506 locks, 49 swing bridges, 23 lift bridges and 24 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 1817.3 miles 1592 locks, 105 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 64 tunnels