The boatyard at Bedworth looked tidier than usual. There was definitely less junk there, and more intact boats that looked as though they were there for work to be done on them. The dressed mannequins that line the bank were fewer, and less of a feature.
Marston Junction, and the start of the Ashby. We were a little dismayed to see the Norwegians turning in ahead of us, but we passed them later as they pulled over to moor. Travel might well have been even slower if we'd ended up behind them!
The canal was shallow, though we didn't think it was more so than usual, and it made passing oncoming boats difficult at times. Bank effect was a frequent occurrence. But it was all very beautiful, peaceful, serene. Lots of boaters were enjoying it with us.
We stopped before Bridge 3 for a relaxed lunch.
And at the end of the day, we moored below Basin Bridge 22. The only disturbance was the distant barking of dog kennels.
Fab!
Did the Norwegians give you any Norwegians? Norwegian fjords are musicians' speak for chords! Alternatively you can ask: "Got any Norfolks, mate?" Translated: Norfolk Broads = chords. Roj
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard that before, Roj! Thanks for the education! Cockney rhyming slang for musicians, eh? May the rest of us use them? :-D
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