Well last post was almost a week ago!  For much of that time we have been without signals of most descriptions!  Again we are back on the Trent and Mersey Canal heading south.  Just stopped for coffee then we will shortly be passing Stoke Football Club.  The Caldon Canal was very rural and pretty.  17 miles and 17 locks, plus 3 lift bridges, each way!  So plenty of variety.  We did make the extra effort and walk into Leek, a small town still retaining it character.  The canal finishes in a very pretty basin at Froghall complete with lime kilns.   Unfortunately,  there is a very low tunnel at the end so we had to moor before and walk for the last bit.  Last night saw us moored at the end of the Caldon ready to return to the Trent and Mersey this morning.