We are now preparing to leave the fens and travel back to the Nene at Peterborough. However, one more stop, Littleport, a small town/village 0.5 miles from the Great Ouse, which have never visited before.
The weather forecast showed heavy rain by midday so we go up relatively early. During breakfast we were rewarded by further good views of the kingfisher, though it kept to the far side of the river this time. By 9am we were on our way up the Lark to the Great Ouse. Then turn right downstream.
A few days ago I mentioned the knocking sound when we pushed the revs. It sounded like something lose in th engine compartment though I couldnt find what. Since then I had rechecked the weed hatch and found that although the prop was clean I removed a large ball of blanketweed wound around the bar below the prop that supports the rudder, I dont know its technical name. So we were keen to push the engine a bit to see if the problem was fixed. No knocking!! The boat ran more smoothly than it has for some time. Yippee!
We arrived at Littleport moorings at 10:15 and were able to find a space. Then a walk into town to see what was there. Quite pleasant in a quiet sort of way with a few shops and restaurants, one of which was an Indian I had seen rated fairly highly on TripAdvisor. So that's where we will be this evening..
No comments:
Post a Comment