Another change of plan

We've changed plans once again. Yesterday, during our handover cruise, Lynden waxed lyrical on the charms of the River Soar and he soon had Lawrence beguiled. So after Tim and Mike arrived, somewhat late due to taking a wrong exit and having to some circle work and scenic touring to regain the route, settling them in and a quick bite of lunch, we then reversed out of our mooring (aqua life is the middle boat)

And headed out of the marina 

And turned left toward Swarkestone and Shardlow. Our first lock of the day was manned by volunteer lock keepers. It was a huge double lock and you could see the lock keepers straining to open the paddles. I asked the advice of the female keeper, she said turn back, that this was the only manned lock and they were all hard.

Approaching the lock, and in the lock waiting for the water level to fall so we can exit out under the bridge

Out from under the bridge we come

No more photos of locks because for the remainder I was busy training up our 'crew'. 

Our mooring tonight at the delightful village of Shardlow and so,e ducklings and blossoms on the way to dinner. And the converted warehouse where we had dinner

Off for a last chigger and to check the. Mooring ropes.