We awoke to beautiful sunshine and cast off a little earlier than planned. The one way working and the ‘narrows’ certainly live up to their name, I went ahead with the walkie talkies and got a little distracted taking scenic photos, luckily no one was coming the other way.

The aqueduct by boat was even more frightening than on foot, it was quite windy and I stayed well within the boat, my legs were still like jelly (it didn’t stop me taking a selfie or two!), Toby as always was an excellent helmsman.

We continued to Chirk and through the tunnel and the aqueduct where we met Peter and Romy for some film footage and action shots. We moored up and enjoyed a drink and some cake.

Chirk aqueduct with the viaduct to the right

We decided to stay put and explore Chirk Castle, by luck (or good product placement), we saw some segways and decided on an impulse purchase and an off road tour round the grounds.

We explored the castle and the tower before walking back to the boat where we were welcomed by 6 or so geese hoping for some breadcrumbs.

Toby and the triple – It refers to the generous helpings of cake – Cornish fairings care of Romy for morning break, chocolate crunch cake care of my mum for late morning break and a scone with lashings of cream and jam care of National Trust at Chirk!