Much brighter but cooler this morning with lots of blue in the sky and a bit of sunshine. A late start because we overslept a bit for some reason. Again just as we were about to set off 2 boats went by and we soon caught them up. The lead boat pulled over by the new housing estate and we were both able to pass, the other boat stopped at the Tame Otter so after that we were on our own.
I know its a bit chilly and damp now but I really wouldn’t advise this on the roof vents.
I am not sure what the crop was growing on the off side on a very wet field but it looks as if they are in the process of strawing it up. You can see the blue in the sky today much nicer
I thought I would take this view of the pylons all in line, for once it worked and I pressed the trigger at the right moment.
Yet another interesting chimney cover, a shiny brass saucepan. Like the chimney, well polished.
We did meet one or two boats but not many and all in easy places.
It was nice to see that CRT have dredger the reeds up at last a short way before Whittington, its been single file through here for years.
The footbridge at the Litchfield Cruising Club is still waiting repairs to the wall on the access ramp, I wonder who is responsible for doing it, CRT, the club or the local council? I feel sure it was like this last time we were this way. At least all the bricks are there neatly stacked and ready to go.
We had considered stopping near the Huddlesford Plough pub but went on a little further mooring about 250 yard before Orchard Marina’s entrance.
This is the spot where we will spend Christmas Day.
Today’s Journey
7¾ miles with no locks in 2¾ hours
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