Up early again even though we didnt need to. Back to the marina by 11:30 for an early lunch as Jan & Mike needed to leave.

Everyone was awake early. We had breakfast and set off at 8:45. Up the three locks and left at the junction. A stop just above the second lock to walk to Hanbury Hall, where tea, coffee and cakes were consumed. We walked back to the boat for lunch then set off again. After winding at

We are here to celebrate Mike’s birthday. We arrived in time for a late lunch. I topped up the stern gland grease, refilled the water and we awaited our guests. They came soon after 5. We wined, dined, chatted and were all in bed by 10!