Braunston

Some days last week were abominable, wind, rain, cold. But we had a very enjoyable time staying put at Newbold on Avon. We had a great spot at the southern end of the tunnel. It is as quiet as a churchmouse with two pubs and a mini-market within 50 yards. Weather improved and allowed us to do maintenance and cleaning.
We moved on down through Rugby to Braunston on friday and found a good quiet spot close to facilities. We will chill out here and bank some sleep ready for the return flight next thursday.
Braunston is on the Grand Union Canal and has a rich canal boat heritage that continues in the present day with several hire boat companies being based here. There is a large marina and several quaint pubs. The Admiral pub is alongside one of the broad locks that can accomodate two 70 ft boats. The antics of the boat crews as they bring their boats in for the first time and with 10 minutes tuition makes for a popular spectator sport. This section of canal has more than the usual number of working boats with butty's and very few fibreglass cruisers.

Supposedly edible, but we did not try them.
Braunston butcher shop

Emptying a broad lock

Powder puff sky

Storm clouds