Huddlesford to Polesworth

There are a lot of ducks around Huddlesford! And they get up early!! And they like the algae on boats for breakfast!!! (And a dozen ducks pecking on the outside of your boat makes a lot of noise.)

Very annoying Ducks

After breakfast we had a discussion which resulted in a change of plan. We had intended going to Lincoln via the River Trent and Fosse Dyke, but the amount of rain which has fallen and which is forecast means this is not going to be possible as the river is in flood.

So this morning we went as far as Huddlesford Junction to wind and then began to make our way back home. The weather this morning was very pleasant - sunny and quite warm. However, more rain was expected mid-afternoon so we had lunch on the move after going through Glascote Locks. 

Approaching Glasctoe Locks

There were several boats around at Glascote, so we helped one down and crew from the boat following us helped us up. All very amicable as we all made what progress we could before the rain.

We moored on the edge of Polesworth near Br.51 soon after 2.00 and (for the first time this trip) lit the fire. The rain started at 3.00.