Monday: started sunny, warm and still but late morning the clouds started to build and dark clouds loomed. So we moored before the rain came. Then we heard thunder, then a few spit spots of rain and then the wind picked up and the skies opened. The force of the rain was deafening inside Hunters Moon! We were really glad we had stopped when we did. The rain subsided but persisted throughout the evening.
Tuesday: Woke to a very grey and overcast morning with a light drizzle. We decided to make progress but it was bitterly cold and despite winter woolies, hats, gloves and waterproofs Sid was frozen so we stopped for lunch, lit the stove and gradually thawed out with the help of homemade leek and potato soup. The sun did show itself briefly late in the afternoon but we were lovely and cosy so once again stayed put.
Wednesday: it looked like a beautiful, sunny morning and was much less cold, However, we were moored in a sheltered spot and when we got a short way down the cut we were aware of the very challenging wind. This wind got worse and worse and we were blown aground several times so once again as soon as we found a suitable place we stopped. The sun was shining brightly so to the sound of the sheep bleating in the field opposite our mooring we spent a very pleasant afternoon listening to the wind around us and enjoying the sun.
I wonder what tomorrow may bring?
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