Back at Base

We made the last few minutes of our canal journey as we started, with all of us on deck. We had a wave goodbye from Mia’s family as we passed their boat. When we moored up we had travelled a total of 58 miles, down and up 20 locks (so 40 lock operations) and we had moored 19 times, not counting locks or water points.

We handed back the boat on time and loaded the car. With it having sat under a tree for a week the birds had made rather a mess, this provided some entertainment for Andrew and Edward this afternoon in cleaning.

Before leaving Stoke-on-Trent we visited the Emma Bridgewater Factory. In addition to the factory there is a decorating studio, a main shop, an outlet shop and a cafe. We all enjoyed a cooked breakfast which set us up for the journey home, served on Emma Bridgewater crockery of course.

We have enjoyed our holiday, we now need a week to recover! It has been hard work in many respects but a rewarding experience. Edward has thoroughly enjoyed himself. When asked what his favourite part was he replied “everything”!Read more