The way forward
A
very, very cold journey with a strong Easterly wind, which at times was
blowing the snow straight across the canal.
Stopped
for a warm and was gong to have some lunch but I knew if I did that I was
unlikely to get going again. So, made do with a cuppa soup and kept
going.
Into the freezing cold
Saw
several herons, buzzard being harassed by crows, kestrels (I think) and the
highlight - a kingfisher, which kept pace with me for a while. Every time I got
near to him and ready for a photograph, he would fly a few more yards further
on, so no kingfisher photograph.
Very
glad to get to Gnosall and a warm and bite to eat. Only passed 2 boats in the
whole 13 miles.
So,
my first journey is complete. 85 miles, 41 locks (30 narrow locks, 11 broad
locks) in 13 days, including 2 days stopped. Photo of Gnosall to follow
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