Another quiet morning, we had moored in a place where we had internet and that allowed us to watch the royal wedding – didn’t she look lovely.
After that we have made it to the bottom of Napton locks. Tomorrow we will make the walk up to St Lawrence for their sunday service.
We have now changed our route, we were going to make our way to Warwick, but now we will head back to Cropredy where we have a wine delivery waiting 🙂
Today’s journey
We left Coventry earlyish before the wind picked up again, we have largely retraced our journey back up the North Oxford canal heading for Braunston junction where we will then head for Warwick
During our journey, through the interweb we heard that Megan Duke passed all the interview process and has made on to the CISCO apprentice scheme, well done Megs.
Mick was driving for a while today and needed some refreshment!
Todays journey was just about a record for us, covering 22 miles!
We spent the day in Coventry. It’s a lovely city. This was somewhat enforced as the basin in Coventry is very small and turning is tricky, added to that a 25 mph wind and Mick just didn’t fancy it!
They have a fantastic transport museum, it’s free to enter and well worth a visit.
Some pictures.
We also went on the thrust SSC 4D ride, you get to see from the cockpit what it was like to break the land speed record.
We have left the Ashby Canal and Joined the Coventry canal
Ever wondered how a 68ft boat turns 90 degrees from one canal onto another! wonder no more….
We have arrived in Coventry
The Canal basin is right in the centre of the city.
We have been to visit the Cathedral, the original was bombed in the war so is there as a reminder of how lucky we are.
Todays map
Not much to say about today. We are heading back down the Ashby toward the Coventry Canal. Once we reach there tomorrow we are going to head into Coventry for the Day
Here is the map of the day.
Started the day with a visit to St Peters in Bosworth where we were welcomed with open arms.
Swan begging for food by trying to eat the boat!
Been a quiet day, we have stayed put at Market Bosworth and got a few jobs done.
Wendy has used the Marina Washing machines and done all the washing and I have got on with a few jobs
1. Touched up some of the scratches down the side – there will be more!
2. Finally fitted the bathroom shower extractor properly
The boat never had one of these originally so this is a retrofit. Quite pleased with the result.
This is where we are
Leaving the end of the Ashby means going back though a tunnel
Change of transport today!
There were tea rooms but we both resisted the naughty stuff!
Water tower for the steam train
Cleaning and polishing time
I new I was bald but didnt realise it went that far back….thank to wendy for taking this I know do!
We have continued on the Ashby canal to its current end.
The area had a lot of coal mining and subsidence has closed the canal.
There is plans to try to reinstate it but it’s not imminent!
This is the original sign that’s been placed on a renewed bridge. Goes back a far way to 1889.
The current end of the line
The view from the bridge
What’s lays in store for the restoration
Wendy is taller than a rape plant – just!
Todays map
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We are now on the Ashby Canal (for info click here). We have had a slow start to the morning and just enjoyed the surroundings.
We have now stopped for lunch at a peaceful spot
Here are some pictures from along the Ashby Canal
Some pictures of our mooring spot tonight
and todays route
Our evening meal for tonight.
Woodland view – Wendy’s Yoga room for today
We are seeing plenty of ducklings- can you spot the odd one out!
Virgin trains one side , M6 above. For today I know where I would rather be!
Todays journey
