A lunchtime start with very helpful instructions from Kateboats. Tesco triumphed delivering cratefuls of pre-ordered food, wine and spirits - much needed since this is our first trip since we lost Mary. Young Dave caused a stir amidships nearly sinking a resident narrow boat. Much confusion over which side of the canal we should pass along. Turns out we were mistaken, it was right! How Mary would have laughed, she would have squealed to at the jolly boys we met at the locks. How their flexed muscles glistened in the sunlight as they grappled the windlass. Moored up just before Itchington - much hilarity at Itchy Bottom references. Boys eh? A midnight walk followed by copious amounts of cocoa ended a perfect first day on the water.
[Post written by Ship's Cat, Sarah Roome]
[Post written by Ship's Cat, Sarah Roome]
