Finally leaving Loughborough

Loughborough Carillon 

Well as I am sure you are all aware that the rain just went on and on.  The River Soar went into flood and so we were unable to move on.  In the end we spent 12 nights at Loughborough.  A long time for us.  However that said it was a good place to be stuck in as there is quite a bit to do there.
With thoughts of our imminent return to dry land we went looking for beds and have ordered one to be delivered on 5th August.  So make it seem time on Falcon is coming to an end.
We also caught up with friends Dave and Joan who live in Birstall.  Dave is a model flying buddy of Paul's from when they lived in Plymouth.  Strangely so did we!
The river came off flood alert on Monday, but with more rain still forecast we remained in Loughborough until yesterday, making good progress of 9.5 miles and 6 locks.  Today has been more sedate with 1 mile and 1 lock!
So now we are moored at Birstall and Dave and Joan are coming to see us tomorrow.

Mould for the bell in St Paul's Cathedral

After a couple of nights here we will be continuing our southward journey as we have a good few miles of river to go yet!  A day of cruising will bring us into Leicester, so things seem to be going to plan, although a bit delayed!