Monday 24th August
15 miles, 14 locks
Up early as we have to get through Birmingham today, not taking the usual route. Going to avoid Birmingham centre by going up Camp Hill locks onto the Grand Union.
In all 15 miles and 14 locks not very pleasant. Canal very oily - made us stop and check we weren't leaking. NB Vanessa followed us up and then overtook getting the empty locks while Paul checked the oil and diesel. Vanessa skipper said they use that canal a lot and it is always oily.
Moored at Catherine de Barnes in the rain not as wet as yesterday though.
Wandered to the Boat for a drink before dinner. Fast asleep when woken by a hire boat mooring in front of us a 10 past 11!
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