Today it was through Fradley Junction. Not as busy as some days but with boats passing, one lane traffic, locks and turning traffic we made it through. Actually I felt like I had complete control of my 70ft. Even more control than others in shorter boats.
We have headed down the Conventry canal which in hindsight was the best decisssion as they are running out of water the other way we were going to go. Stopped in the village of Whittington, nothing special. or i'm getting used to what English villages look like. Nice church. Mr Spencer of Marks and Spencers is buried here. Moored for the night in a bush setting at Hopwas Woods. Nearest pub a little further on at Hopwas. B78 3AF.
Friday 9 July, 6 miles, 2 locks.
Moved on to Tamworth so Robert & Mary could find train/bus schedules to go to Stratford on Sunday. A surprising town with a heap of history. Castles dated from 1070AD. Moved further down the canal for a safer night mooring outside the Gate Inn. B77 3BY. Birthday dinner for Diana as not sure where we are tomorrow.
Saturday 10 July. 7 miles, 5 locks, 1 Birthday.
Walked back into Tamworth and explored/photographed the old buildings moving on to find a place where it will be easy for Robert & Mary to leave us and also where Dave can find us as tomorrow is oil change day. Best option was morred up out side The Kings Head CV9 1BB. Well it would be rude to moor up and not use the facilities so a nice pub meal again.
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