Wednesday 15 April 2015

A Wonderful Cruise into Birmingham

On Tuesday we were greeted by another sunny start to the day. We left Warings Green and headed off with the sun on our backs, lovely views all-round,  we really have enjoyed this part of the Stratford on Avon Canal. Shirley Drawbridge was are first automated bridge since the start of our journey, what a nice and simple procedure to open and close just turn your key and push a button fantastic.

We moored at Lyons Boatyard at Warstock and after chatting with the owner we decided to moor opposite t the boat yard in full sun and by a golf course so a nice and quiet night for us.

Wednesday we can't believe how lucky we have been with the weather more sun for the cruise in to Birmingham. Through Guillotine lock which is no longer used. Its as its name suggests its  like a guillotine so was operated by winding it up and down. Shame someone has put graffiti on it
   

On to the rather tight right hand turn at King's Norton Junction and a change of scenery very much more industrial. We pass Cadbury's and Bournville  and head towards our destination.










At Edgbaston Tunnel which is really two tunnels one for trains and one for us we got a nice photo as a train came through. A lovely cruise in to Gas street basin which is a very cosmopolitan place with Bars, Pubs, and numerous  places to eat while watching the world go past on the canal.

We have moored just outside of Gas St Basin and are planning a day tomorrow.
We will still be in Birmingham Friday as John is coming to fit out new Cratch cover for us which we are very pleased about.

We think some Graffiti can be quite artistic if in the right place.
               







Time travelled Tuesday and Wednesday 6.00 Hours
Distance 13.5 Miles
Total Distance Travelled is  65. Miles 
56 Locks (Broad) 19 single and 5 Tunnel's, Total Tunnel length 5989  yards   
Total Time 40 hours    

We Are Loving It                                                                        

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5 comments:

  1. lyophilic15 April 2015 at 20:48

    Second comment. Nice talking to you tonight. So glad you are enjoying your journey good photo of train and canal.

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    1. Unknown15 April 2015 at 20:51

      lovely to talk to you to, glad you like photo see you later in the year

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  2. lyophilic17 April 2015 at 20:02

    Hope you having a lovely evening. (Wind is cold here). Phil is watching Norwich, Adam playing on his Hudle and I was looking for your Friday report. Fire is roaring dogs are asleep and it's all good about here. Love to you both oh forgot I am talking to the cat. Love to your owners. Xxx I

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    1. Unknown17 April 2015 at 20:40

      You beat me to it Lou,I was just writing update when you posted your comment. Hope town does not upset Phil. Its been cooler today but not much wind. Thanks for comment. The owners not Eddy. he will comment soon !

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  3. maggimoo66@gmail.com18 April 2015 at 14:51

    Hi, again , try so hard to contact you, several
    Times. New to all this. Love reading about your adventure, all the time. Hope eddy cat is o.k, not mentioned much about his antics
    Lately. Shaun misses you,RRU, luv from
    Shaun, maggimoo, dave &tiger lily boo. Xxx

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