This morning, there was an unforecast shower just before we got up - which was a surprise because the sky looked completely clear. We had porridge for breakfast, then got ready to set off. We left the marina at about 9.15, and we're soon through Cosgrove lock. It was chilly, but reasonably bright.
We passed three boats coming the other way: one was right near a moored boat, another by the Lionhearts Cruising Club, and the final one at Bridge 81. There must be something about this bridge. It's on a blind bend, and we seem to meet a boat there every time. In this case, I'd slowed right down and was right on the bridge when I saw the bow of the other boat. They did a lot of reversing and I steered round them. The helmsman apologised because he was looking off to the side!
We went through Campbell Park and turned at the winding hole just beyond bridge 82, then came back through the bridge and moored up.
We had a £5 voucher for Vintage Inns, so made e short walk to The Barge, where we hada a very nice lunch.
This afternoon, we've stoked up the fire and watched a DVD of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Dinner is in the oven, and I've also made a rhubarb crumble.
8.5 miles, 1 lock.
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