The journey continues…

After a rather long interlude, the reasons for which we’re still awaiting a blog update from mum and dad, Oliver’s travels now continue onwards (or should I say backwards) as we now turn around and head back towards home.

We now have a  sparkling engine bay and a brand new engine fitted, thanks to Colin and John at Rodley

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Shiny new Beta 43 engine
Peter and Romy met up with us to lend a hand
Mum and Dad met up with us to lend a hand with the swing bridges

It also so happened to be a certain special somebody’s Birthday – yes we have birthday girl Sarah aboard!

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Birthday Girl!

We stopped at Saltaire to have a look around, there was a festival this weekend and lots of stalls out in the market selling scrumptious looking goodies, but we’re well stocked up already so managed to resist the temptation.

Saltaire moorings are great, but no overnight stops allowed
Saltaire moorings are great, but no overnight stops allowed

We moved on from their to the double staircase at Dowley Gap…. Mum and Dad’s favourite staircase….NOT. Nice enough mooring though!

Dowley Gap mooring - sleepy time
Dowley Gap mooring – sleepy time