Marsworth

A beautiful warm sunny day.  Such a joy to be cruising on this 'spring-like' day....  Pete says "What a lovely way to spend your days.  Beats work"...........  Did not pass one moving boat today...  All quiet.

At Church Lock there are 6 boats all moored in exactly the same place as they were when we went past them in July (below the lock).  This is not a private or BW temporary mooring section - so all moored up illegally....  One of the boats even has a motorbike blocking the towpath....  wonder if the new Canal and River Trust will sort this out....  The old church has now been renovated and has been sold as a family home.

Such stunning views after Church and Slapton locks.  Susan decided that it was a lovely day and as there was quite a distance between locks to put her folding chair in the stern hatch.  Mazey sat on her lap as Susan read her book and chatted to Pete.

Church Lock

Susan noticed that mushrooms were growing on one of the lock gates.......  Susan is not sure if she can eat them!!

Mushrooms

These boats were moored on private land - legally.  Such stunning views over the countryside.

Approaching the final lock of the day.  Only a swing-bridge to do....

Dunstable boat club.  I am moored around the corner from here just prior to Marsworth locks 37/38.  A lovely spot.

Dunstable Boat Club

Total today: 5.5 miles and 7 locks