Marbury

A short hop and a couple of locks from Wrenbury to near Marbury. It was a 15 minute walk to the village and there were no buildings in sight of our mooring. Pulling up to the bank we disturbed dozens of Fieldfares gorging on haws in the bushes lining the towpath.

The air was crisp and the sun shining in a blue sky as we walked along the narrow country lane to
The Swan at Marbury. Cath and Jane had recommended it and kindly given us a discount card for 20% off during 'game week'. It was a large pub whose walls were lined with old fashioned paintings and drawings, wooden shelves full of hardback books, vintage rugs under the tables, candles on top and a fire roaring in the wood stove. Will enjoyed the beer they brewed on site; JPA (Jerry's Pale Ale). We had game pie and shallot tart tatan, both of which were a real treat.

Given the obvious wealth in the area it shouldn't have surprised us to see the local hunt trotting past the pub window; the masters in their resplendent red jackets followed shortly by the rest in smart browns and blacks. Walking back to Rainboat we heard the hounds baying over the hills. We do hope they didn't happen accross any foxes.Baca lagi