Heading west out of LeedsWe left Leeds in cloudy windy weather which worstened as we negotiated locks with very different machanisms, needing handcuff keys to unlock. Fortunately we travelled with NB Alice Mary, whose crew knew the locks well and shared the load.
Reaching the first 3 lock staircase
En route we encountered 13 locks including a pair and two staircases of 3. We also opened 6 swing bridges and travelled 9 miles
Angela working hard inspite of arm injuryThese locks presented all kinds of difficulties and a rough edge on a horizontal ground paddle resulted in a deep graze and bruise. I think I will get a few more on this canal!
The view down Newlay staircase locks
Banjo and AliceMary side by side
The pretty village of Rodley
Once out of Leeds the scenery became increasingly pretty and the weather improved.
Moored tonight in Apperley BridgeWe made Apperley bridge in good time despite a clogged prop. The wind dropped and the sky cleared and a we had a peaceful evening in a lovely spot.
Ahoy! Ahoy! Banjo Sailors
ReplyDeletehope you are both okay. Congrats to Angela on your award! Hope your arm is healing well. Some fabulous photos you have again with some lovely scenery. The Corn Exchange looked quite splendid & I would have loved a go on that cross firing range! I think you both will be fitter than ever when you return with having to handle all those locks!
Andy is out this evening at a colleague's housewarming party. I opted to stay at home. I'm really looking forward to our break in Scotland. I finish work on Monday thankfully.....need a break from the place. The last 2 days I've been enjoying buying a few items of clothing in the sales in Worthing.
Enjoy your onward journey & adventures & have fun,
Take care,
Love Lorraine & Andy xxxx