Weather not so good today as we set off from Barbridge Junction but at least it was dry. We cruised up to the Junction with the Shropshire Union Middlewich Branch, me on look out duty and John negotiating the turning. A good video below of a perfect turn. We then cruised towards the first lock which was thankfully manned so no work for me. We then tried to get diesel from two marinas with no success so we continued our journey. We saw a cormorant on the water today, which was diving for food and it followed us for about a mile. We think that our prop was churning up the canal so he was having an easy feast. Later in the journey we got attacked by a swan who was protecting its nest. It dived bomb us from the front and then flew up to the back of the boat flapping his wings and hissing. I didn’t manage to get a video which was a pity. The weather took a turn for the worst and it started raining very fine drizzle but very unpleasant. The plan was to get to Middlewich and then stop short of the junction in the visitor moorings as we had heard good things about the town, however all the visitor moorings were taken so we had no choice to head through the next two locks. A very friendly look keeper helped me with the locks, his name was Graham and we had a lovely chat whilst working the locks. So five locks in total today which is not too bad. We managed to get diesel before turning the junction and then moored up at the visitor moorings at Kings Lock just outside Middlewich. It was safe but alongside a very busy road. We then headed for the Kings Lock Arms for a drink before setting for the night. The pub was selling Merlin's Ale so we had to try some of that. We then off to the local shop for some provisions. Back on the boat nice and early for supper and another relaxing evening.
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