Toby had rumblings of a migraine yesterday, so it was a later than usual start. We had quite a few swing bridges and locks ahead of us, I decided to humour Toby and steer while he did the locking – Toby enjoyed the locking more than I enjoyed the steering! I’m not sure whether I’ve encouraged Toby, or if he’ll now just leave me be….watch this space!
We stopped at Endon and walked to the shops in the hope of buying some pump out cards to hear ‘sorry, we’re out of stock, we should get some in a few days’. I’m not convinced and we’ll decide on our way back if it’s worth the return trek. There was an interesting one way system of sorts at Endon and seemed completely pointless!
We soon hit the junction to the Leek arm (to the right of the first photo) which we’ll do on our return. Toby has mastered his steering position.
Is the grass greener on the other side?!
We’re moored by Churnet Valley Railway and this weekend they have a second world war theme, the railway and the canal run beside each other to the terminus at Froghall, so we’re hopeful of a steam train photo opportunity.