Going down in Barton Lock
I'd seen nb Mercury going past while moored at Barton, so dropped in for a coffee with Mick and Sue Gavigan at Shobnall Marina, then bought a few things at the small but thoroughly stocked chandlery. Including a special sponge, made in Germany which cleans glass in wood burners without the use of water.
Just after Shobnall, there were a group of young men by the canal in bathing gear and one swimming in the canal - I skirted round him extremely carefully and called to make sure he kept well clear of the prop. It was a very warm day with people out walking, cycling and just sitting watching the boats.
Dallow Lock
Willington was quite festive, with crowds of people sitting outside at the canalside pubs, eating and drinking. I'd expected no space for mooring, but wound through the lines of boats and found space at the marina end of the village - and slept well in spite of the noisy railway line next door.
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