Some unforecast rain early this morning, but generally it’s been a bit brighter than yesterday. With an unambiguous target, we weren’t quick to get going, setting off about 9.30. On the other side of the canal from the marina is a big farm machinery place, with some amazing-looking equipment for sale.
After Bridge 114 the Golden Nook moorings begin — an interminable line of boats on the offside. Last time I counted the boats as we went one way, and timed the passage the other, but this time I couldn’t be bothered to do either. It’s more than half an hour, I know that much.
There’s a huge amount of floating pennywort in the canal, sometimes appearing to stretch right across. This morning we passed a cutter boat, which I hope was on the way to collect some of it.
We were aiming for Christleton, and the moorings were much less busy than when we were last here at the start of August. We moored in pretty much the same spot as before. This afternoon, we’ve been for a circular walk round the village, which seems quite familiar these days.
5 miles, 0 locks. (20 miles, 6 locks)
2 comments:
We’ve never been north of Barbridge junction on a boat so following your trip for places to moor as we may well go that way later in the month but our boat plans are always the weakest link!
Sorry should have selected who I was commenting above
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