Wow! I didn't realise it has been 10 days since our last post. Time is flying by as we descend into Winter. However, it is a pleasant sunny, though chilly, October evening here at Willington as I write this very brief update. We enjoyed a pleasant cruise down the T&M via Fradley and Alrewas. The Swan (affectionately known as the Mucky Duck), Fradley, was looking a little down at heel and the bar staff were not as welcoming as usual. We wondered whether there had been a change of landlord. The canalside buildings are undergoing refurbishment so we hope the Swan gets a revamp in the process; it deserves it.
Alrewas charmed us as ever - we love that little village. On this visit we managed to get a spot in the excellent visitor moorings just before the lock leading down onto the Trent. Very quiet and close to the waterpoint - billy bargain! The Crown Inn, which is a very old pub, had reopened so we tried their lunch menu. This proved a good decision so the George & Dragon has some real competition at last.
After a couple of days at Alrewas we wended our way to Willington via Horninglow Basin. I mention Horninglow because it is supposed to be a 70 foot winding place with services. However, the basin is used for private moorings that end just one narrowboat beam width from the services wharf. Consequently, there is not enough room to turn a 65 foot boat such as Adagio. Rather than mess around we continued on to Willington where there are services and good moorings. As we are in the area of our Winter moorings rather earlier than we planned we shall retrace our route a short way and visit Burton on Trent for a couple of days. Cruised through the brewing town before but never stopped off.
Duffy is just about back to normal after her operation although we have had a few days of tricky behaviour probably due to the trauma of the surgery unsettling her. She is getting better as the old routines become re-established but we need to keep up with her training. Another job on the to do list!
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