We woke to a rainy start which turned bright and dry; a perfect day for a winter cruise. As we cleared up breakfast, a heritage boat with a Christmas tree a'roof passed us, just seen in this photo. Then we set out and passed the Barley Mow, our Newbold watering hole. Just after, we passed through the Newbold tunnel, lit up beautifully all year, but looks especially festive just now.
When we passed Brinklow Marina, we just had to catch a glimpse of the iron bridge made by Horsley Iron Works. They dot the Oxford canal from Braunston north and continue onto the Coventry. They are a reminder of how beautiful engineering just was. This is what was made, that's all.
It has been a lovely day so far, this written as we travel. And with both of us spelling each other at the tiller, it's been a grand cruise!
