Jan's friend Jane from college days joined us today, driving over from Saughall. It seemed a long way on the map, but I was thinking in terms of boat distance. It actually took her not much more than half an hour. She came aboard just as we were about to descend the boat lift. This pleased her, as the other time she'd done the lift was in the trip boat where you're not allowed to leave your seat.
Caption please:
Another punning boat name.
We tied up just upstream of Town Bridge and sought sustenance in Northwich.
Then we headed up towards Vale Royal lock to see if we could get to Winsford. The salt works along the river add interest.
This one looks like something from a Bond film.
In order to make it back to Vale Royal for the last locking of the day we didn't quite make it as far as Winsford, winding perhaps a mile short. That leaves us something for another time.
The Weaver was busy, especially after Vale Royal lock disgorged its load.
So, back to Jalsea Marine, and Willow's home. Plenty of time to clean the boat and part-load the car. We would be sorry to hand it back to its owner: it had served us well and given us a great holiday. We couldn't blame Willow for the rain, after all!
Apologies again for the paucity of detail in the record of the last few days of our two week cruise. I'm looking forward to being reunited with the log
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