Monday we walked from the canal to King’s Bromley, the Open Canal App shows local footpaths, the one to King’s Bromley was not very well used and at one point we were worrying about not being on the correct path, fighting brambles (Rog has the scars on his legs to prove the tussle), straight across a field with no signs of a path, but once we got to the other side there was a very old weather worn footpath sign, so thankfully we were in the right place.
Tuesday we motored on to Rugeley for some shopping, found another Aldi a short walk from the canal, which felt like a long walk back after stocking up in Aldi, including small 250ml stubby beers for 34p each !!
Finished the day at Great Heywood Junction (the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal joins the Trent & Mersey Canal), we stayed on the Trent & Mersey.
Wednesday walked around the grounds of Shugborough Hall, a National Trust property, which was the Earl of Lichfield’s (as in Patrick Lichfield the Photographer). Nice Gardens.
Thursday we did all of 3 miles to Weston on Trent, so we could go to the Saracen’s Head pub, as it was 26 years since we first met. It was their burger night, first time we have eaten off the boat, outside in a large marque, socially distanced tables, and good burgers.
Friday moved the Boat another 2 miles and moored up for coffee, but decided to stay the night, had a 4 mile walk to Aston, across land owned by Severn Trent Water, well maintained footpaths and more wildlife, including lapwings.
Saturday moved again, up to Stone, a reasonably quiet day, caught up with family and friends via various types of technology, Skype, WhatsApp, Facetime.
Sunday, met the fuel boat again, this time for diesel, we have had the engine running for 71hrs (Marine engines measure time not distance) since we last filled up, and it took 80 litres, so not bad going!
Then our longest cruising day to date, 9 miles and 13 locks (including our 1st Staircase of two locks – straight out of one lock into the next) turned on the Caldon Canal and finished the day in Hanley Park in Stoke on Trent.
We can’t believe that tomorrow we will have been aboard 6 weeks, where is the time going!
| This Week | Total | |
| Locks | 23 | 43 |
| Miles Cruised (approx.) | 27 | 130.5 |
Travurple 
Lovely to keep up with the trip. Thank you. Sounds like you’re getting a good mileage out of the diesel.
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Enquiring minds want to know if the 34p beer was any good?
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The 34p beer was surprisingly good🍻
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