Misty Starts But The Sun comes Through.

 Easter Monday we woke to a slightly misty morning but by the time we set off for Braunston the sun had burnt through. There was a bit of a convoy on the way to Braunston tunnel and we were the  3rd in the procession.

Steady progress  through the tunnel which is 2042 yrds long. when a light appeared from the other end, it was very bright indeed and it actually blinded me as it got closer, as the boat past I commented  to the steerer that if he had tried a little harder he could haver got a brighter light!!! but he chose not to reply.
Anyway through the tunnel and bright sunshine to greet us at the other end.

We paired up with a very nice Braidbar boat which the owners had only just brought so for them it was it's maiden voyage, Sharon enjoyed talking to the steerer whilst me and his crew worked the locks.

A really easy trip down the 6 locks with them, we then parted as we stopped just by the marina entrance for the day to enjoy the lovely sunny day.

We stayed overnight  as it was such a lovely quiet mooring.

Tuesday we woke to a misty start again and we walked into the village to do a bit of shopping, a visit to the Butcher's saw us return with Braunston Bangers, some Barnsley lamb chop's and a big pork pie which we had for lunch.

The sun came out so we had a walk to the Midland Chandler's and on the way back got a nice picture of Braunston Church with blue sky's.

I took a walk to Wharf House Narrowboat's as I like the chandlers there and brought some more things for Tacet.

This evening we had a meal at The Boat House and enjoyed the food.




 Total Distance Travelled is  22 Miles, 20 Locks and 2 Tunnel's, Total Tunnel length 5099  yrds   
Total Time  14 Hours                 
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