Reunited Monday 14th July

I've had a month or so 'on the bank' with a number of commitments back in North Wales. Which was great, but gotta use this gorgeous weather for boating!
I was supposed to be bringing a friend and her dog for a few days, but sadly she felt unwell on Sunday so cancelled.. 
I spent the first night in the marina and slept like the dead, so a gentle start to the day. And since I was on my tod I wasn't going to cruise far, just around a few corners to moor up and do some housekeeping.
Lovely view!

So top of my list was some music to learn for 2 week's  time,  and also prep for an online meeting as well as the meeting itself.
A stroll along the towpath in the cool of the evening revealed this info board;

And then on Thursday I met the neighbours:
And the end of another peaceful day
Friday will be time to move.

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