New Branch

Overnight the wind dropped and we woke up to a fine day. We kept breakfast simple and moved off before 9. a.m. There were 5 locks to work and we travelled with John as far as Caverley, sharing the locks as we went. The sun shone on us and it was a pleasure to be cruising.
At Bunbury staircase lock John took a photo of the two of us together before we said our 'Goodbyes' - we are heading up the Middlewich branch of the Shroppie and John is Nantwich bound.
Thanks to John for all the help and advice of the last few weeks it has really given us a good start, especially in safely working the locks.
At Caverley we had a pit stop (Elsan, water etc.) then we pushed on as the rain clouds were starting to gather and we had about 45 minutes more to travel before our planned mooring just above Cholmondeston Lock. Mooring went smoothly - always nice when that happens! We are in a peaceful spot and looking forward to showers and a relaxing evening.

Action shot! Ali dices with death taking a pic of M.J. turning left onto Middlewich Branch - 2mph  

Nice pad on the bank en route 

Late afternoon view from the stern - our mooring for tonight                                                

As predicted by the met office the rain started gently falling at 3pm - never mind we are comfortable and warm.

Bye for now
Ali and Baz