We set off early at 8:30am for the 10 mile lock-free trip into central Birmingham, travelling all the way within the built-up area of the city. The weather was dry and we were making reasonable progress. On the way we stopped at a water point to fill up the tank and a boatyard for a pump-out.
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| Rubbish from around the prop |
The boat was moving very slowly with some vibration. I had ascribed this to the canal being very shallow, but after a while decided to check the prop. It was one of the worst prop foulings we have ever had on Densie - a curtain and black plastic bag were wrapped tightly around the blades. It was surprising the engine hadnt stalled. With 10 minutes pulling the rubbish was removed and we went on our way, travelling very much faster and more smoothly.
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| On the Worcester & Birmingham Canal about 1 mile from Central Birmingham |
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| Approaching Gas Street Basin |
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| The flowery bridge links Symphony Hall and Brindley Place |
At Kings Norton Junction we turned right onto the Worcester & Birmingham Canal going through the University area and Edgbaston in the occasional heavy shower of rain... Soon after 1 pm we cruised through Gas Street Basin and past Symphony Hall and Brindley Place, mooring up at our normal spot below the Sealife Centre and opposite the National Indoor Arena.
We are going out tonight to a recommended Indian Restaurant and tomorrow we will be at Symphony Hall to hear a classical concert. No more news until we leave on Thursday.
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