Visiting friends and moving on.

A get together with Pauls RAF fellow apprentices
Dave, Joyce, Graham and Pauline

On Wednesday we got the train to Durham where we were met by Graham and Pauline.  We are staying with them for a few days.  On Thursday they took us to Beamish Open Air Museum where their son works.  After a lovely day there looking around we the went to the near by pub where Dave and Joyce joined us for a meal and a catch up.

With Graham and Pauline at the Angel of the North

It was just a short trip away so the next day as Graham was taking us back to the station we made a detour, completely the wrong direction, and he took us to see the Angel of the North.  Back in Leeds on Friday night we were in time to visit their Light Night.  It was amazing different displays around the city.  Unfortunately it was raining on and off, but that didn't seem to be putting people off as there were people everywhere.


On Saturday we moved out of Leeds.  Spending Saturday night at Rodley.  Many of the locks here are staircase, with the top gate of the first lock being the bottom gate of the next.  Also some are very deep.  Yesterday we managed to pair with another boat for 2 separate staircases.  This makes life much easier.  Not only for there being 2 of us working the locks, but the boat is much more stable with the water coming in when there is less room to move about.  As well as challenging locks there are several swing bridges along the way.  So no time to be bored!
Also the scenery is stunning, especially now as the leaves are turning.
Last night we moored in Shipley.  Unfortunately or travelling companions have carried on.  Still we may meet more.

One of the many displays at Leeds Light Night

In Dobson Staircase, these locks are deep.

Just off now to have a look around Shipley and to get some supplies.


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