From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned to the canal to meet the tanker I met last year. 700 tonnes, and very impressive compared to the 17 tonnes of Wandering Canuck! We cruised up towards Castleford, and a section of the Aire and Calder canal I know well. We’ve had a few issues with the engine overheating, and although I’ve had someone look at it, no solutions, so far. Today (Saturday)at the boatyard in Castleford, who had examined the boat and decided on the solution, 1730h I received a knock on the side of the boat: parts in and could the boat be fixed now? Sure, and 1h later, new thermostat, tank bled and filled, new radiator cap, and hopefully all is well. Significant that this is late Saturday evening! I’ve never had repairs done at that time before!
We had taken the day off yesterday, and traveled by train to York for the day. We visited the Minster, The York Castle Museum, and had a chance to walk the walls of the city. All good, despite intermittent showers.
Tomorrow, on towards the Rochdale canal…
