Romajech crew need a laundrette as haven't washed any clothes since Brinklow Marina. We can't run the generator when other people are moored so close to us, so set off in a taxi with huge bags of washing, and had the laundrette experience in South Wigston. Everything is chained and padlocked. Were entertained by three generations of a travelling family who used the 'f' word before every second word when they spoke. The youngest was eating sherbet which he spilled all over himself once and then again as he tried to dust off what he had already tipped out. He was happy though.
Back to the boat to find Blue Adeline moored behind Romajech, locked up and uninhabited. Jan and Denis had arrived earlier than we thought. Soon afterwards, Jan returned from seeing off Denis and we caught up on the canal tales experienced by both boats so far.
Off to Tesco's (a huge one!) with Jan in the afternoon - contents of baskets seemed to be mainly alcohol related. Strangely... Does Pete's imminent arrival have anything to do with this?
We ate in the Navigation again in the evening, Pete arrived but only wanted pud. Not as impressed this time, food average and stodgy and waitress ( not yesterday's) rather surly. Post prawn dial brandy sent us off to the land of Nod very happy!
The Navigation, Kilby Bridge
Blue Adeline started off early morning from Wystowe to do the 7 locks to Kilby Bridge, where Denis was to leave for work and Pete to rejoin. It was quiet and almost all the locks were with us, so we were in good time for a drink at the Navigation before Denis's taxi arrived. The driver turned out to be friendly and informative, active in the muslim and interfaith communities in Leicester and a guide to the city - we're looking forward to returning for a tour with him.
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