Lots of water

We had a rest day yesterday, I did a bit of shopping in Berkhampstead, charity shops shouldn't have half price sales! I was glad they did, I picked up two M&S Per Una skirts, in excellent condition. I also visited the craft shop but for once didn't spend much money, not that I have a lot this soon after Christmas,

Phil came past on Hyperion, he was doing a very quick run across the summit and down through Marsworth and back before tomorrow's stoppage, so he is going to do our diesel fill on the way back He hadn't got back before we left but I'm sure he will catch up with us.

The canal is very full, several locks had water flowing over the top gates and the pound above Winkwell Top Lock was over the towpath at one bridge. There was so much water flowing into the lock that even after a long wait there was still a waterfall coming over the top gates and Ray enlisted the help of some walkers to lend some weight in order to open the bottom gate.

We have moored for the night between Winkwell Middle Lock and the swing bridge. Tomorrow we intend to reach Hemel Hempstead and should reach Cassiobury Park by Thursday.


Today's journey 2.5 miles and 8 locks


This year we have travelled 17.3 miles, 33 locks and 1 swing bridge

In 2012 we travelled 876.9 miles, 675 locks,  55 swing bridges, 23 lift bridges and 31 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 2095.8 miles, 1793 locks, 112 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 71 tunnels