Today we have stopped at Burton upon Trent . We were here years ago to participate in an Inland Waterways Association annual jamboree. Only we had to be moored a mile and a quarter from where we are now because of so many boats. It was a long walk once or twice a day to get to the fields opposite where the main events were taking place and I think there were a few complaints such that these kind of gatherings have fallen out of favour. Masses of change in the locality with lots of new building such that it was hard to remember the landmarks from before until we found Shobnall Marina. Then it all fell into place. The Bridge pub (Marstons) near Branson Lock,where we had enjoyed our first pint of Pedigree, was still there under new management, but looking a little forlorn under the grey clouds.
The morning had started with steady rain, however, as forecast it petered out shortly after leaving Fradley. Perhaps because of the early rain there weren't too many boats moving and those that were all worked to our advantage. By the time we arrived just after lunch the sun made an appearance. We have increased gain on the plan slightly and we should arrive at Cromwell Lock in time for an early morning tide (if my calculations are correct!) in a few days time.
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