We were feeling quite lazy this morning so didn't get away until gone 10. Only 5 locks to do today so no need to hurry. We were soon through the last 3 of the Curdworth locks, stopping for water before the last one.
Bright and sunny weather, but still that vicious wind to contend with, so layers of fleece are the order of the day. Some interesting scenery, including this wonderfully Gothic footbridge near Drayton.
We were soon at Fazeley Junction, where Brian executed a perfect right turn onto the Coventry Canal without aid of bowthruster or even warning squeaks from me! We moored just beyond the junction and set off in search of supplies, most of which we found at a handy Tesco Express. However, Brian is determined to get our wood-burner going for the first time, and logs are proving elusive.
Carried on up Glascote Locks where there was quite a traffic jam. Another stop was had at Alvecote, where we got a pump-out and a fill up of diesel from a dead ringer for Paul Merton. He did not sell logs, though.
We intended mooring at Polesworth, but all the visitor moorings on the western side of the village, with a pleasant outlook, were taken. The visitor moorings on the other side of town were empty but for one boat, but we were not taken with the setting and pressed on another few hundred yards to a more countryfied stretch.
Brian cooked chilli and we have now finished our wine-box.
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