Coventry Basin

A little late setting off as I had to ring Nation Express to rearrange our travel to London in June as they have altered the timetable since we booked it. Through to their call centre with 5 options, music and we are busy message, Hung on heart in mouth and a few moments later a lady answered and she couldn’t have been more helpful. Great service.  
We only did about half an hour before before stopping at Christine and Terry’s for a cupper, slice of home made chocolate cake (highly recommended) and a chat. hour and a half later we were on our way again heading for Coventry Basin. Exhall Wharf looks a lot more open now under the

new management, but it may be tricky getting in and out with the boats moored opposite the entrance against the “No Mooring” signs, in fact they are moored all the way back to the service building across all the waterpoints.
We made our way down to the basin avoiding the half dozen shopping trollies by bridge 6, they had all been pushed in as a single unit so I would have had no chance in retrieving them. We arrived at the basin to find only 4 other boats moored here and our favourite spot vacant. Just as we arrived the rains started  with very fine drizzle, the stuff that soaks you through without you noticing. Once moored a quick trip to Rudens Latvian food store for biscuits and pickled fish then into Gorety's Portuguese shop for cakes.

Today’s Journey

8¼ miles with no locks in 3¾ hours