Well yesterday and today have been spent getting into, and getting out of Birmingham. Loads of locks, massive canal system but totally deserted. The grafitti was terrible, with lots of rubbish in the water, yet they are amazing “green corridors” running right through the city. Our mooring last night near a major entertainment center was rather noisy, so our mooring tonight at Catherine de Barnes will be peaceful, despite being near the airport. We have also bumped into fellow Sea Otter owner Maurice, aboard Grebe. At the last SO rally 2 years ago he had just started to look for a boat, so it’s good to see him afloat this year. 

Above a colourful oasis in the heart of Birmingham. Below Grebe and T42, both 27′ Sea Otters, with Lazy Otter a 31′ one.