A cute foal
The sun was shining in Foxton as we awoke fronm a very peaceful night. We headed out early to find the launderette behind the shop at the bottom lock. It was in use and so we asked if we could be next in the queue, had a coffee and visited the museum. Foxton has a fascinating, no longer in use, inclined plane boat lift which was built in 1900 but closed in 1911 as the Watford Locks remained a bottleneck. The scale of this lift is enormous and a fantastic feat of engineering.After waiting an age for the previous used of the washing macjine to return with the key, bedding washed, we set off to Market Harborough. The was a pleasant trip and we encountered only one swing bridge which was complex - a real "idiot test"!
A cheeky duck
Whilst manouvering into a berth in the wharf this cheeky duck flew on board and ended up in the stair well, wher she was rewarded with bread. The moorings here are lovely and have the bonus of electrical hook up and water. It is £8 a night but worth it to be without restrictions on hot water and power. .
Moorings in Market Harborough
Stuart and Lorraine joined us late afternoon and we walked into town and had a lovely Tapas meal. Thanks for a great evening S&L- we will catch up with you once we are through Leicester
Hello Banjo Sailors,
ReplyDeleteHope you are both well & continuing to enjoy your adventures. The photos you have posted are lovely. I have heard that Market Harborough is a lovely place, so sure you will enjoy the stay there before you move on to Leicester. You seem to be making good headway. Nothing much going on in sunny Sussex at the moment. Been watching Britain hasn't got much Talent this week. Very disappointing so far!
We are both looking forward to our week's holiday in Scotland.....but not until just under 5 weeks time.....can you tell we can't wait for the break?! :)
Anyway, take care & continue to enjoy,
Love Lorraine & Andy xxxx