Mr Blue Skies

With minus four last night, we got up late this morning and set off just as the frost was beginning to thaw on the roof of Derwent6. It was so pretty with the frost in the fields in the bright blue skies and the sunshine on our backs, being watched by the wildlife. We were having so much fun till the belt snapped on the generator (we didn't think it would last). After a call to Sam (our boat technician) we received a call from Beta themselves. They will be trying to get a belt out to us tomorrow, watch this space!

As it didn't hinder the charging of our batteries, we carried on up to Grindley Brook and through the lock flight of six. It has been very busy here as it is half term week and we must have passed fifteen boats today.

Al then took Derwent6 through the next three locks so Del could flex his muscles. We moored up as time was getting on and we wanted to enjoy this lovely sunshine. We sat out in the cratch and had lunch while watching the balloons floating overhead.