Weston Favell Lock, River Nene to Gayton Junction Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal
Our picture taken before setting off today, shows the Northampton washlands, a flood defence area, along the river Nene, complete with early morning rowers. It also shows that the new camera that we had to buy does panoramic views.
A much less windy day today, and after a brief stop in Northampton, we retraced our steps back up the locks to Gayton Junction. Just as we reached the final lock we spotted a Vulcan flying in the distance - this must be one of the privately restored planes, probably visiting a nearyby air display. Unfortunately it had flown out of range to get a picture.
We were helped up the lock flight by a man and his hyper-active border collie, the only thing that the dog hadn't been trained to do was open the lock gates.
Moored back at Gayton marina and watched a few hireboat crews setting off on their holidays. It brought back memories of Saturday turn-arounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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