The Colne Valley

More goslings

Woke to sunshine but it soon clouded over. Graham connected the solar panel and it was working with no freaky electrical effects! We walked down to Tescos for croissants amidst over 600 Jewish children on a sponsored 25k walk.
Set off facing a stiff breeze and light showers. As we approached our first lock of the day another boat was about to leave. The couple on the boat, Bracken, said they would wait for us at the next lock to share the work. Steve and Ann were returning to their moorings and knew the area well. We shared the next four locks whilst travelling through lovely scenery. By mid afternoon they reached their destination and we continued. The canal, like the others on this trip, is teaming with baby waterfowl. They are so lovely - a great advantage to travelling during May.

Lunch stop

We stopped for lunch in this pretty spot, then continnued through two more locks to Rickmansworth. We recognised the surroundings from Stockers Lock as we attended a boat festival in Rickmansworth last June. Found some pleasant moorings and settled down with the Sunday papers.