June 13

After a day in Ely to deal with domestic stuff (water, garbage, etc), I then headed back towards Bedford on a now familiar waterway! Overnight at a remote rural mooring, then a most delightful day onwards back to St. Ives. The first shorts and t-shirt day, and, despite every effort with sunscreen, got burnt in a few places. Arggh. Oh well, a great day on the waterways with lots of wildlife (baby rabbits, lots of young waterfowl, and even a kingfisher or two).

Made it St. Ives, onto The Waits, their municipal mooring where I had sheltered last time during the winds. All great.

Today, however, British weather returned with a vengeance, with solid drizzle, wind in my face, periodically interspersed with major downpours. I had to move on, as I am preparing to visit with my friend Nick on his boat in Liverpool (again- see last posting), and help him cross the Mersey River on Monday. This is a major even for a narrowboat, and requires all sorts of preparation, plus no winds greater than force 3… More on that as I actually crew for him on Monday.

I’m now in Godmanchester in a spectacular mooring along their municipal park. Quiet, birds, and a few walkers (remember is is really wet!) bravely exercising their dogs. The next 2 days will be filled with new experiences, so watch here for news!