Tom at Atherstone

Less than 24 hours after Al left, Tom returned. This time he was on his way home after a few days working away, so had a little more time to spare. He made it along the towpath for a pot of tea on Rainboat before we all went for lunch at The King's Head. Tom loves to travel and is planning a big trip to Canada. The time sped past chatting about this, politics, the NHS, life on Rainboat and a bit of banter. We love that Tom detours via Rainboat when commuting long distance and look forward to the next time our paths cross.

The following day brought with it sunshine and a Saturday market in the little town square. We stocked up at a zero waste/refill stall and treated ourselves to a stilton pork pie, kit kat cookies, artisnal wine and locally made cheeses. On the way back we visited a small hippy shop in whose window Will and Al had previously spotted a green velvet dress they thought Vicky would like. They were right; she tried it on and fell in love. It turned out to be an expensive day but as well as being a pleasure, buying from small independent businesses is the best way to support the places we pass through and we'd really enjoyed our stay in Atherstone.Read more