Last night was very cold, we put off moving until lunchtime in the hope of a rise in the temperature. It didn't rise much and within half an hour of setting off the rain started again, earlier than was forecast. I have currently opted out of boating duties as I slipped slightly yesterday, it didn't seem much at the time but my knee became increasingly painful and by bedtime was swollen up like a balloon so I am staying off my feet as much as possible.
I did keep Ray supplied with coffee but the rain increased and without my company he was feeling increasingly miserable so after only an hour and a half we were moored up again. We still haven't reached Yelvertoft.
Tomorrow is supposed to be dry so we will hope for the best, at least we aren't suffering the floods that much of the country is experiencing although the canal is getting very murky as the water runs off the fields and the fields are looking more waterlogged every day.
Today's journey 4.6 miles
So far this year we have travelled 827.8 miles, 647 locks, 54 swing bridges, 23 lift bridges and 29 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 2029.5 miles, 1733 locks, 110 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 69 tunnels
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