We pottered into Kidderminster and pottered out again after a spot of shopping. Then before we quite realised where we were, we dropped down into Stourport basin. Where we found an excellent chandlers. We are now flying the flag.
We actually managed to get a BW washing machine to work but decided its worth the extra couple of pounds for a service wash. We passed the time while we waited by showering and I made a flag pole for the ensign.
Then we entered the land of the big boats.
The lock keeper wasn't too sure about it.
We reached the point of no return and headed into the last lock that would take us down to the river Severn.
The captain surveyed the conditions,
With everything OK we hit the big water!
Tomorrow we sail to Worcester.
