If we had a bit more time, Norbury Junction would certainly be an excellent place to spend a couple of days, as the pics below testify.
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| Our splendid mooring spot at Norbury Junction |
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| Norbury Junction |
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| Norbury Junction |
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| Norbury Junction |
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| Our splendid mooring spot at Norbury Junction |
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| Norbury Junction |
Alas, we had to press on, so onwards towards the 'southern tip' of our cruise.
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| Note the spelling on the "slow down" sign, sigh |
Stopped at Wheton Aston for reasonably priced diesel, as recommended by Ian McDonald.
The garage is reminiscent of Heartbeat. I dare say there aren't many places left like this. The (youngish) chap who runs it is very friendly. Long may it continue!
Used the CRT facilities at Wheaton Aston. In the field opposite there were dozens, possibly hundreds of apparently happy chickens running around between the cows (unfortunately they don't really show up on the poor-quality photo taken with the mobile phone camera, sorry).
This is the Stretton Aqueduct over the A5 (Watling Street). Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to take photos of the road below. Quote from the Nicholson guide:
This solid but elegant cast iron structure carries the canal over the A5. Crossing the aqueduct by boat tends to give the canal traveller an air of great superiority over the teeming motorists below.
Brewood (pronounced Brood) is a splendid little place, as the pics below testify.
