Cholmondeston VM to Middlewich B30
8.5 miles, 3 locks
We were up and off a bit earlier today and down the first lock and waiting on the pontoon at Venetian Marina before they opened at 09:00. Spotted before we dropped down the lock
With full fuel tanks we headed off - a much shorter and easier trip than yesterday and thankfully it was much cooler.
It was a straightforward journey with a bit of queuing at the locks, but nothing as bad as yesterday and oh the joy of being back to paddles that do not need to be wound up and then down 50 times!
In less than an hour Cleddau had caught us up after they had refueled.
We came across this work boat adrift. I managed to get a rope and pull, but it was firmly aground with no signs of any means of mooring in the vicinity. A phone call to the company elicited a promise that they would get someone to come and sort it out, but a local said it had been there for ages.
En route we came across this family of cygnets with one that was unusually white for its size
This is a very busy waterway - our last lock for the day
We had three priorities when choosing a mooring
- an address I could use for a Tesco delivery for Saturday
- within in easy walking distance of the Fish & Chip shop near King's Lock
- good road access for Sue and Ken's granddaughter to be delivered on Sunday
Thankfully we managed on all accounts.
When the two boats crossed the Wash from King's Lynn to Boston in 2014 we were joined by Patrick and Angela on nb Chouette. They were coming from the north and would also be in Middlewich for Friday evening. A text was received that they were moored opposite the chippy at King's Lock. So it was to be a Fish Friday for the 'Wash reunion'. The six of us have kept up since 2014, but it is rare that we are in the same place at the same time. It was a great catch up with a lot of chat.
Our mooring is quite peaceful
Opposite us is a great 'man shed'
Most of the gardens along this stretch are well tended.
Saturday 27th July 2019
Middlewich
This says it all! Even the ducks have left the water!
The Tesco delivery arrived in good time. We then took Monty for a walk along the tow path and then onto Tesco Express for a couple of bits we forgot to order. Other than that we have just hunkered down and had to break out the jumpers to keep warm!!
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