The Hope and Anchor

The sun was shining this morning and it was a lot warmer than previous days. We made our way towards Mountsorrel Lock and met Rob on board The Raven shortly before we reached there. We shared locks with him all the way to the Hope and Anchor, he even waited for us while we took on diesel at Sileby Mill. It is easier and more sociable sharing locks.

The early morning sunshine deteriorated, the clouds rolled in and it is now raining. At least we are not suffering as much as the American East Coast. I feel sorry the couple we met upon the Trent & Mersey, they live on the Outer Banks in South Carolina and aren't due to fly home until Halloween.They must be worried about their home and also wondering whether they will be able to fly home on Wednesday.

We will be here until at least Thursday morning, maybe longer, moorings are few and far between around Leicester so we will be hoping for some decent weather for that run.

Today's journey 5.8 miles and 4 locks

So far this year we have travelled 772 miles, 606 locks,  50 swing bridges, 23 lift bridges and 27 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 1973.7 miles, 1692 locks, 106 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 67 tunnels