We are starting our journey down to the G&S on the same day as last year. Leaving the Yeti at Frampton we carried on up to the marina in the Smart and set off at 10:20.

Last time we went down to the Severn via Droitwich, this time we decided on the W&B route. Almost all the locks were set in our favour, only a few needed topping up due to leaks.

The last two big locks from Diglis basin to the river took a long time. The gates are very heavy and stiff to move. On my own I struggle and managed to hurt my back and aggrivate the hip problem.

After mooring up we walked to “Eat Greek” to pick up our previously ordered take away of a sharing Mezze meal.