Another glorious day, apparently it ends tomorrow, sailing down the Soar.

It’s a maze of side rivers, weirs and channels. Large numbers of Canada geese are cropping the fields and water weeds.

It’s also been declared a holy river by the local Indian population. That means it’s good for spreading ashes, we’ve passed 2 large groups doing so and have managed to get downstream / downwind in time. One group was at a boating service point, Coco the Chihuahua and his young master helped us moor, and posed once I’d asked his mum.

Barrow upon Soar was a pleasant surprise, lovely scenery and friendly folks.

We are moored at Loughborough Arm at present, pronounced Luff BuRRa. A quick provision at the local Tesco then into the country again. We are looking for good moorings in case we are moored up tomorrow to avoid the rain and winds forecast.