Mazey was unwell this morning so Pete and Susan got up early.... By 9:00 am she seems to be improving so they decide to continue their journey to Milton Keynes, Campbell Park.
Once I was replenished with water, Susan and Mazey walk off to prepare the lock. Pete stays on-board to guide me into the lock. All goes well. It is a lock which does not drop down very far.
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| So many boats!! |
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| Cosgrove lock |
A mile further on we stop at Wolverton, where Susan walks over the bridge to Tescos. There is also a small Asda opposite the 24 hour Tesco. Pete and Mazey chill out... Susan came back looking like a cart horse - with 4 bags full of shopping: a backpack, a side bag, and two large Tescos bags. I think Pete should go along next time - don't you!!!
As we head off again it starts to rain. It takes us a while to cruise the 6 miles as there are lots of moored boats on both sides of the canal - slow going. Pete gets excited when he spots another Kingfisher but, yet again, unable to get a photo before it flies off......
We moor up prior to bridge 81B on the Grand Union Canal nr. Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. It is very busy here too. Only room for one boat to moor!!! The leisure park with cinema complex is a short walk from here through the park so tomorrow Susan and Pete plan to go to see Skyfall. If there is time, Susan said that she would like to visit the Peace Pagoda, Willen Lake and the bird sanctuary which is on our left. As it is still raining Pete suggests going tomorrow!!! Not too far from Bletchley Park either - so they might stop there in a few day's time....
Within one hour of arriving, Pete and Mazey are asleep in front of the cosy stove which is belting out heat....
Total achievement: 7 miles, 1 lock
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