Today we have turned around and started our journey back passing under the A14 mooring tonight with great view across the fields.

 

We have just travelled bridge to bridge the last couple of days but we are now end of our journey and tomorrow we turn around, we planned to travel down the Welford Arm but there has been a lock that needed repairs.

 

Today moored early afternoon to have a BBQ whilst the sun shone.

Yesterday we thought we would have a long wait at Watford Locks as we arrived there was only one boat in front of us.

Travelled to Crick for shopping via Crick Tunnel on to the other side of Yelvertoft to get a signal for Zooming.

Today was Baptism of Fire as we tackled the locks to come out of Braunston and travel through Braunston Tunnel.

Very busy with boats especially in the tunnel on the bends but arrived at Norton Junction but not before we had to tow a boat which was stuck.

After returning to the boat we are now heading South on the Grand Union where tonight we had a evening with Jackie and John.

We have had a short trip down the Ashby Canal before we had to return to Essex.

Pandemic, Technical Issues, Funerals have delayed the first cruise this year but we have managed to get away.

 Hilary was given a voucher for her birthday towards a meal at a local restaurant and by chance we chose to have the meal last Sunday which was the right choice as the virus has shut all pubs and restaurants.

 Last Saturday we had Maisie and Poppy stay and had a baking day making buns, bread and bread and butter pudding

 On March 3rd it would have been mums birthday and The Maisibert would be 12 years old so a trip to Chelmsford Crematorium before heading to the boat for six days.
I went to the boat to upgrade the central heating by installing three radiators with the help of Craig on the Saturday and Sunday.

The last few weeks have been spent working on the boat and catching up with friends and family.
On our way to the boat we popped into Harlow to put flowers in memory of Hilary's brother and mum.
Last weekend we had our annual visit to see Sue and Dave which as usual a wet and windy weekend.