Trains

After breakfast Mike and Jess went for a short walk over the various bridges around the junction. At one point, two small dogs came to welcome us followed by a lady from the boat who offered Jess a tiny butterfly clip which she was very pleased with - Alice came along later and also received the same present! The name of the boat was Butterfly.


Next, we reversed back to Cambrian Wharf to use the usual services and then moved on to a mooring close to the Mailbox. We shut up thew boat and went in search of the 'world famous' markets (or so they call themselves) but, alas, they were not open as it was a Bank Holiday. nevertheless we did find our route to New Street Station and also bought some food essentials at a local Sainsbury store.

Lunch next and then it was time to check the last minute packing for the girls. They walked to the station with Andrew and Mike - the latter was accompanying them on the train back to Reading where they met up with their family and said farewell to their holidays.

Mike's journey back to the boat (now at Wolverhampton Broad Street) was as planned but when he arrived he learned from Andrew and Christine - who had navigated from Birmingham whilst Mike was on the train - that the alternator belt had, as predicted, given up. The engine was too hot to tackle now so we left it until the next morning.

Alas, these events distracted us from photography and so today there are no pictures.