The last lock we went through today was Monkey Marsh which is one of only two turf sided locks left on the river section of the K&A. It was cheap to build and the fact that it used a lot of water didn't matter.
It did make me wonder how this sign got like this- who hit it!
To date totals 279 miles, 221 locks, 39 swing/lift bridges, 15 cappuccinos and 4 events.
We are now only a few days away from the Thames although the forecast for the next few days is rain which may delay us a bit. We are going the short way back to the marina. The Grand Union route means another 90 wide locks and an extra 90 miles. Although the backs are feeling a lot better we can save it for another day and take the strain away!
