Apologies to Sarah and Toby who, having expected perfectly regular daily blog updates, couldn’t get to sleep last night without their “hit”.

Shortly after leaving Boon’s Wharf we passed the water point at Hartshill and memories of “camera gate” came flooding back.

Between locks 9 and 10 we picked up an interesting companion at lunch time.  He tapped on the window to ask if he could share our meal and was rewarded with some spicy chicken.

On our journey we passed a floating one way sign – slightly worrying as we were going in the wrong direction and only managed to take a photo after we had gone by.

Our overnight stop was in a very pleasant spot just past Dunstall Bridge where we enjoyed a glass of wine and plate of cottage pie par excellence.

The water iris are looking particularly beautiful at the moment and here is one for everyone to share.

Thought for the day:  It’s always best to share.