Faster Streams

Normanton on Soar

We set off in a chilly wind behind Lutra. As we approached the first lock another boat split us up but Ann and Richard waited for us to come through. We travelled the journey to the junction with the Trent, in a heavy downpour, with Lutra. The day was contrasting with bright sunshine and dark heavy showers.

Zouch

There were very pretty places on route as the Soar meandered through the countryside

Erewash ahead, Trent right and Trent&Mersey left, with the Soar behind

At this huge junction we waved goodbye to Ann and Richard as they turned left into the Trent&Mersey Canal and we crossed to the Erewash Canal, We went through the prettily situated lock and moored just after it just before the next downpour.

And then the rains came!

Bearings established we walked a mile or so to the shops in Sawley. The heavens opened again and we sat in a bus shelter eating mars bars until it abated a little. Another pretty spot to spend the night with good satellite reception for The Apprentice!

Best wishes to Dan for the completion of his final assignment in his music technology course.