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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Northamptonshire » Braunston September 20th 2016

Geo: 52.2911, -1.21004Well, we completed out 13 point turn without any drama whatsoever and are retracing our steps now. We are back in Braughton, it is starting to feel like home. The highlight of the last 24 hours was seeing two small Roe deer on the towing path near our boat at dusk last night. As it was raining we couldn't get a photo so you will just have to take our word for it. A couple of photos for Linda's grandchildren today - 'Cousin Jack' on the canal and 'Isla' who we will enjoy with pasta and Cambridge Cracker sausages!... read more

It's Raining, It's Pouring...

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Northamptonshire » Braunston September 19th 2016

Napton Village Store and Post Office

Gaynorstravels

Geo: 52.2911, -1.21004Well not that bad but it has been steady drizzle all day. However we have braved the weather and moved on to Napton Junction - despite what the location on the blog says, it doesn't recognise some of these smaller places.An uneventful journey and George helped us moor (or 'tied us up' as Linda likes to say..) and then would have talked all day if it hadn't been raining. We have ventured out to Napton on the Hill and found their wonderful post office coffee shop with lovely staff - you must visit them if ever you are here. I am paying back in advertising for their good advice and free wifi.Tomorrow we turn around (hopefully) and head gently for home. We might even stop at Rugby in a day or two.... read more

The Locks and a Day of Rest

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Northamptonshire » Braunston September 18th 2016

Plenty of geese to be seen

Gaynorstravels

Geo: 52.2911, -1.21004After Newbold we set out in day two - the first big day AND with three locks to navigate.We left at about 10 and the wonderful Clive met us at the locks and acted as our personal tutor. Many of the locks have volunteers on hand to assist the tourists as well, especially in the weekends. Linda drove and I did all the hard work of opening paddles and gates and then closing them all in the right order, learning to carry my trusty windlass with me at all times. Too busy to take photos but we are going back that way so will get some then.We got to Braunston but incurred the first injury on the way when I got savaged by a blackberry bush that I steered into - I did it ... read more

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