We reach the summit level of the Chilterns after 76 miles and 80 locks

 Idyllic overnight mooring 

After a peaceful night,apart from geese landing at 5a.m., we awoke to a lovely views and ducklings outside the cabin window. We set off in cloudy conditions with Bob and Pat in The Andrew. The weather threatened rain, the wind a little chilly but the scenery made up for it. We were heading up the Chilterns and therefore the locks were frequent and the water levels low in places.

 A heron from 1 metre away

As always the bird life on the canal was fascinating and this very assured Heron first of all flew at a low level over our heads (we didnt see him until he squawked loudly overhead) and then landed in front of the boat on the bank.

 The centre of Berkhampstead

This bridge commemorates a Canal Duke, Sir Francis Edgerton 1803, where, a little way after, we spent a lunch time and filled with water. Shortly after this bridge, Graham attempted a death defying leap from the top of Banjo onto the lockside above, and whilst indeed cheating death, he sustained a gashed knee and will be a little less ambitious in the future!

And then the rains came 

The heavens opened with heavy drizzle as we headed towards Tring. We managed to get some very expensive diesel at a Marina and were greatful for a lovely spot to moor, dry off and watch The Apprentice.

Hello to all the people who are still following our progress and not yet bored by our ramblings and endless photos of birds. A special mention to some year 9 students from Oakgrove School (Tayla, Zophia, Prescilla, Lauren, Megane, Saeed, Glen, Joe and Jack) who are taking interest in our progress.