We completed our ring at Birmingham, yet another one, but again covering new water. Once again heading south. Cruising the Grand Union. Along the way we managed to collect some wood for the fire. There was a longish stretch where you could see several trees had been cut down. Also there was quite a bit floating in the Canal. On Saturday we moored back at Knowle so Paul could watch all three matches of the Rugby. Still good result with England winning the Six Nations.
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| To make sure we know where to go! |
Sunday we moved on through Kingswood Junction and back on to the Stratford Canal. Actually met 3 boats coming the other way, so it seems the softie boaters are coming out of hibernation!
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| Plenty of water here! Can you see the swan? |
Yesterday we reached the dreaded bridge 28, for once Paul went ashore and I took Falcon through. Afterwards he said although he was expecting it to be hard, I don't give up easily, it was more difficult than he had expected.
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| Paul taking a break whilst raising bridge 28 |
On a better note I emailed Canal & River Trust about it and they have swapped the pump and sent it away for inspection so hopefully at some future point it will be better.
A week today we are heading to Devon, firstly to Ilfracombe to see our nephew-in-law Phil set off on his chopper to cycle to Plymouth to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.
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