Day 31 - Higher Poynton to Lyme Green

Friday 3rd July

9 miles - Sue takes the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham

Warmer again. Took a long time to cruise back into Macclesfield as water was low and lots of moored boats. When we got into the town the pontoon moorings were full and we moored rather precariously near the Puss in Boots pub. Walked up to the railway station for me to get the train back to Birmingham.

Meanwhile Paul walked into Macclesfield looking for a replacement hat to no avail. Looked around the chandlery. Collected boat and went for a pump out the cheapest yet at £12. Bought matting for the deck and paint for the fire and chimney. Found a rural mooring opposite sheep and goats. Spent the rest of the day watching tennis and playing the guitar. Got talking to a homeless man who was living in a container in a retail park. Gave him some food.



Anna at the pub!

Rachael and Anna walked to the station to meet me. Spent a very nice afternoon with Anna. Later Rachael, Anna and I went to the Bulls Head and picked up a Chinese which we ate outside. Anna slept from 10.45 to 8.10.