This is almost like a homecoming, back to the marina where it all started for us.
It was a very wet, windy and overcast morning that we set off into.
If we had not needed to refill the water tank there would have been every chance of another day spent alongside.
The rain did ease off fairly quickly though, just leaving the wind to give me some gyp. Ubique has been at a forty five degree angle as she crabbed her way along the canal for most of today.
Entering the locks has been more like making a successful landing than a good bit of boat handling.
The Buckby end of this flight has some very big and heavy gates to contend with.
Especially the bottom sets, even the balance beam is dwarfing D.
A moment of quiet contemplation.
This was just before, "I say dear, would you mind awfully opening the gate?" (or words to that effect) came wafting up from the bottom of the lock.
This part of the canal is very deceptive, all sugar and spice but on one side runs the M1 motorway and on the other a very busy high speed rail link. The noise!!
Very novel set of patio furniture here. Mr DIY has been active but it works well.
Moving ever closer along tree lined avenues, until
the last lock was in sight. Whilton!!
This was the first lock D had ever seen, and at the time was a tad nervy at having to operate them.
There has been a lot of water under the bridge since then (did I just say that?) now she loves them and can put a lot of people to shame when it comes to working through.
Off to the Chandlers (Toy shop) now.
Until next time............................................
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