In some respects, not the best start to the day with Toby having a migraine in the night.  Mum and I cast off to blue skies and sunshine, before hitting (not literally!) the Napton Flight.  Great progress and then a traffic jam ahead, with five boats queing due to a faulty paddle.

A bit of a siesta followed, as we reached the summit and three hours of lock free cruising.  This allowed for a leisurely lunch and afternoon cake

More locks were soon upon us, with very heavy paddles.  We decided to push on a bit further and moored up about 6.30 to a supper of chicken curry.  We just managed to watch the GB team in the America’s cup heat, although they lost by some margin to New Zealand, so maybe we shouldn’t have bothered!  After 17 locks, we’re all quite tired, but I think in a ‘ships routine’ now.

Off to put some after sun on my very red bits!!