We set off from Stourport at around 9:30. Too much whisky last night but we are on holiday. We did find a good beer guide pub called the Hollybush. Great beer and lots of helpful information about where to eat and for tomorrow night the best fish and chips in Stourport, a locals place not a tourist plaice (sic).
It was really nice exploring a new canal, though one we have seen as landlubbers before.
We cruised through Kidderminster and much to my disappointment did not see a steam train, but a wonderful view of the church.
The locks on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal have a centre paddle on the upper gate. It's quite spectacular.
Tha canal is cut through lots of rocks and very narrow in places but this creates wonderful scenery and here we found a dwelling.
We arrived in Kinver on schedule and turned in an unofficial winding hole at the top of a lock that Dave (boating acquaintance in Kinver) recommended. We thanked him for it later.
We moored in a great spot with a lovely neighbour for the night. The boating lifestyle means everybody is your friend and that is great.
As we moored, Alison found the sun cream. Two days of burning, my arms are pinker than Magpie II but tomorrow I don't need to fry!
Now to follow the good beer guide in Kinver.
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