Day 5 - Saturday 13th September

Flecknoe to Braunston - 2.5 miles

Waved goodbye to Miss Matty and Endeavour over a leisurely breakfast.



Braunston Church

Cruised slowly to Braunston where we moored. Visited Midland Chandlers where we were excited to see many chimneys, however, after two attempts we had to get our money back as they no longer make 4.5 inch diameter chimney. Never mind, we got tips on how to do the old one up and a new rain hat.















Approaching Braunston turn



Braunston engine house

Back to boat for lunch before walking along the canal to the village doing a spot of gongoozling at the locks. Did a small shop - found some lovely Victoria plums in the butchers! Walking back to the boat we saw Miss Matty crew who had just bought a new chimney that fitted!

Decided to stay put and Paul fixed the mooring equipment at the back of the boat, repacked the stern gland, fitted the new rain hat on the chimney and hung the new horse brasses.




Went to the Boat House pub for a drink - lime and soda for me - before dinner.