Cholmondeston (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge (Shropshire Union Canal)

Friday 23^rd to Sunday 25^th August

Lovely Night Sky

Our Brunch

Friday and Saturday we stayed put and did a few jobs and just chilled as it was very hot and sunny, too warm to do much.  We did go for brunch on Friday at the café at Venetian Marina a short walk away and we both had breakfast and very good it was too.  Saturday afternoon we walked down to the cafe and sat by the canal watching the boats waiting to go through the lock.  It was very busy and there was quite a queue.

Today (Sunday) we are moving on to Barbridge.  We wanted to stop at the Marina to get diesel and the chap there said they would be open from about 8.30am so we decided to go early so that we could get through the lock before the queues. 

Train Going Above Us

Coming to Venetian Marina

We set off from out morning just after 8.30am and stopped at the marina.  We got diesel and used the Elsan.  A boat came through the lock so we decided to go through then as it was set for us.

Coming into Cholmondeston Lock

Cholmondeston Lock

Coming to the Junction

I walked up to the lock and opened the gates, Kev brought the boat in, I opened the paddles and up we went.  We were soon going out the lock and we stopped at the water point to fill up.  There was a boat getting water so when they had finished it was our turn.

Nice Reflections Today

Once the tank was full, we went on our way, under a few bridges and passed a long line of moored boats and then we were approaching Barbridge Junction and turned left back onto the Shropshire Union canal.  We went through the narrow bit and moored up in the visitor moorings just after.

Out of the Junction We Come

Back on the Shropshire Union

We were meeting our friend Jane in the pub at lunchtime so we walked up the towpath, over the bridge and into the car park where Jane and Harry her lovely little dog was waiting for us.  Harry was very pleased to see us especially Kev.

Jane's Roast Lunch

My Chicken Ceasar Salad

Jane and Harry

Kev's Burger

It was very hot today so we decided to sit inside where it was cooler.  We went in and got a table and had a look at the menu and ordered our food.  It soon came and it was really good and good sized portions.  We all had a dessert then we walked back to the boat for a cup of tea.

We then walked Jane and Harry to their car.  It was great to see them and spend time together but no doubt we will meet again soon.

We then walked back to the boat and sat outside for a while in the shade.

We are staying here tonight then off to Hurleston Junction in the morning.

Moored at Barbridge