Sunday 23rd & Monday 24th May 2021 in Weston-upon-Trent
Well, finally here we are, about to set off on our 2021 Summer Adventure! Although, we have to admit that this posting is a bit delayed as we have been quite busy!
We left Reigate in the rain and it was still raining at Aston when we arrived. We parked the Touran next to a very handsome Tesla.
The four of us had a very welcome dinner together in No.26 to mark our joint departing (Mel and Peter also keep their boat "Inkling" at Aston and we plan to travel together down to Surrey). So nice finally to get to dine in a restaurant!
The following morning, we set off into Stone to get the fresh provisions at the local M&S, which had a café - so we started with breakfast, of course!
We were back at the Marina just in time to run up on to the bridge to see Mel and Peter on nb "Inkling" start off. Like us, they are thrilled at the prospect of setting off for our summer cruise. We will catch up with them at Brindley Bank, on the outskirts of Rugeley. The plan is for the four of us and the two boats to travel down to the Wey & Arun Navigation to Godalming, the southernmost point on the canal network.
Unpacking all the provisions took a while but then we moved to the service bay for fuel, water and a pump-out. Nick, the Marina Manager was there to wave us off.
Always a special moment as we turn out of the Marina, the start of yet another adventure.
The rain was there to greet us as we left, but at Sandon Lock the rain stopped just long enough for M to do the lock and keep dry.
Clearly, this is the very best way to travel! Warm in your Mum's embrace.
The rain returned as we carried on towards Weston-upon-Trent. Typical!
Our friends Bridgett and Peter, who live beside the canal at Weston, had kindly invited us to join them for dinner and provided the best fish pie that either of us had ever tasted. Delicious! We passed a truly lovely evening in their company. A lovely start to this cruise.
Today: 5 miles, 1 lock and 2.6 hours.
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