Stocked up in Rugeley, Morrisons and Aldi both fairly close to the canal.  Moving on the next day for Fradley Junction.  Where the Trent and Mersey Canal meets the Coventry.  A short cruise along the Coventry would have brought us back to Tamworth where we were in April.  However we are staying on the Trent and Mersey. 

Fradley in the sun when we arrived

We spent 3 nights at Fradley.  The first day it rained a lot although we did get out for a walk in the afternoon in a clear break.  Also managed to pick lots of blackberries which were yummy. 

Armed Forces Memorial

On Saturday we got out the bikes and cycled to the National Memorial Arboretum which is home to the Armed Forces Memorial.  Very humbling to read all the many names of personnel who have died in conflict since the end of WW II.  Yesterday saw us moving on to moor at Alrewas.  We went to the George and Dragon for Sunday lunch.  3 courses for £6!  We know how to live.  It was delicious.  Today, after a visit to the butchers, we are heading on again towards Burton on Trent.