Stone to Trentham

Trev  'casting off '( No Prunella to do it here!!!!) while I walk on to set the first lock of the day.

Another random boat name we like and with the registration displaying the C&RT logo.  Trev had remarked he hadn't see one so this is for you Trev. 

There are four locks to take us through Stone, we are only doing 3 then plan to moor.  The Star pub overlooks the first one, a visit is recommended.

View from the pub.

We also discovered what that thud was last night!!! Oh the joys of cruising in the summer holidays!!

These locks are deeper than most on the narrow canals - their average rise is about 10 feet

By bridge 94, an enigmatic female sculpture commemorates Christina Collins, who met an untimely end on the Trent and Mersey Canal in 1839

Passing Canal Cruising Co. who very kindly helped us out two years ago when we had electrical problems.  The are the oldest family owned hirer's on the 'system'

A cheeky Mr Heron who stayed put as we cruised by.

Still quaintly sign written, the former ale stores of Joule's Brewery.

Do love bridges that come with boat horse tunnels.

That's us moored for Tuesday and Trev is much happier now he had removed the egg from the roof.

We had a late start this morning waiting out the rain but that didn't stop the gardeners!!!

Stone locks are soon followed by another flight of four, climbing up the valley to Meaford.

With plenty of boats coming down our passage up was quite easy.

Spot of by -wash cleaning going on here!!

Approaching Barlaston and these lovely canal side properties.

We are now moored before bridge 104 at Trentham and this is our view from the side hatch.

Its the assault on Stoke tomorrow.