Berkhampstead for now

We had a lazy day yesterday,then headed for Berkhampstead today. Even though yesterday was the Spring Equinox there is little sign of spring anywhere. We have seen a few snowdrops but the daffodils are still in bud, the willows are beginning to have a hint of green rather than brown but there is snow forecast for Saturday. We could be staying here a few days.

It was a 'five layer' day on the tiller today, Ray stayed a bit warmer as he was lock wheeling. We stopped at Winkwell for some coal as Phil is still along way south of us, we're OK for gas and diesel but needed coal especially with the weather forecast.

We have moored between Ravens Lane and Berkhampstead Locks as we were told that the moorings by Waitrose are fairly full. It's a bit noisy here because of the railway but at least there is the park for the cats.

We treated ourselves to fish and chips tonight, the fire is blazing and we are now toasty warm.

Today's journey 3 miles, 10 locks and 1 swing bridge

This year we have travelled 77.4 miles, 101 locks and 3 swing bridges

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 2155.9 miles, 1862 locks, 114 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 71 tunnels