The Conclusion of Our Summer Cruise.

Sunday 12th October, 2014 in Aston Marina.
So, we've finally come to the conclusion of our 2014 Summer cruise - and what a fabulous few months it has been. A perfect blend of historic cities, "Shakespeare" type countryside, culture, history and geography. We met so many super people along the way and we were blessed with wonderful weather.
And we've come to our own conclusion about this summer's cruise - that it has been absolutely marvellous. The Potteries, the Macclesfield canal, the Peak Forest canal, N.E Birmingham, the South Stratford canal, Stratford-upon-Avon, the rivers Avon and Severn, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Sharpness, Worcester, Droitwich, Stourport, the Staffs & Worcs canal - what a travelogue! We loved it all, but without doubt, the highlight was the two weeks that we spent around Stratford-upon-Avon.
MM is now happily tucked up in bed in her "home" at lovely Aston Marina and we shall be visiting her regularly over the winter - not least because Aston is exactly half way between Surrey and the Lake District, so makes a perfect place to break the journey in either direction.
As for the lockside cottage in Kinver? Who knows...watch this space...
Today, we washed MM down and gave her a coat of polish to keep her looking good over the winter. The weather co-operated but it takes a long time to clean and polish all 60ft of her two sides and a roof! The Bistro closes early on Sunday, so we had our final dinner on board, which seemed most appropriate.
As if to wish us well for the coming winter, we were treated to a sunset even more spectacular than normal as the sun set behind Aston Church.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading of our travels and look forward to starting off again sometime in May next year.
In the meantime we wish you all the very best.
Robin, Marion and "Many Meetings"