Christine wants to buy this, tow it behind "Lottie"
and call it "Peace and Quiet" (I am totally up for it)
We soon met up with another narrowboat and it was the first time the owners, two ladies had taken the boat out on a trip. We helped them through some of the locks as there was quite a current and they were a bit anxious. It didn't help that their engine kept cutting out, despite a recent service.
Still going down (Deepest Lock yet at Great Barford)
We reached Great Barford at approx 1pm and stopped for lunch and left our companions as they were going to make their way back to Bedford.
Riverside Chalet with mooring (could be a good option when we have finished cruising the system)
We continued on our way and finally reached St Neots at 4.15pm having negotiated 6 locks. We easily found a mooring and had a cup of tea with 3 workmen who were repairing the landing stage. We had been warned that St Neots can be a bit troublesome with youngsters, but so far all is well and it is a lovely river frontage.
We locked up the boat and set off for a walk to familiarise ourselves with the town and then stopped at a riverside pub for a drink.
One of the many Link Bridges in St Neots
It was still warm and a very pleasant and a good way to round off the day.
View of "Lottie" as seen from the Bridge Hotel St Neots
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