Two canoeists persuaded it to walk back to the rest of the herd.
The journey to Stone was uneventful but rather slow as one of the locks had a blocked culvert so only one ground paddle was effective.
It was at Stone where the first meeting was held to discuss the building of the canal.
Stone likes boaters and there are plaques and flower displays all around.
One of the boatyards was busy with this enormous hook on the end of a crane.
We ate at a favourite restaurant of ours tonight. Lovely Thai food.
Saturday was farmers market day and we were pleased that we were there to enjoy it. Although I was rather worried to see this sign as we walked in.
A new foodstuff which we hadn't seen before was pancake balls. Cleverly made and filled with fillings of your choice. Very tasty.
Leaving Stone at lunchtime after buying some boat paint at the chandlery we had sunshine or heavy showers all afternoon. Luckily we had just stopped for lunch when one started. We had to watch the speed though. This sign was hidden behind a bush. Just like Speedwatch people!
We passed the half way point on the Trent and Mersey Canal which means that we have about 34 miles to go back to the Marina.
Tonight we are moored at Tixall Wide where, between the showers, a lovely sunset could be seen.
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