Heading out on the Canal

So here am I, setting out in the rain.


It looks miserable. Thats because it really WAS miserable. Here is a section of the river we had to power through before getting into the canal itself.





This would be a lock on the canal.


And me, intrepidly steering a multi thousand dollar piece of machinery into a teensy tiny lock.



The lock is always accompanied by a narrow little footbridge. The opening at the right side is for overflow from above. That creates a sideways current which is calculated to gray a few hairs.


The lock gates seem to have their own eco systems.

How exciting. I didn't know quite HOW exciting it would become.

Stay tuned....