We are now much wiser in the ways of locks and bridges having made it to Cairnbaan on a pontoon between locks 7 & 8. This is going to be our berth for the night being both pretty damp and knackered from navigating the locks up to here. We are almost at the summit of the canal so after Nos. 8 lock it is all downhill and somewhat easier. The shore crew has been excellent, though there is room for improvement in the line throwing division, and we need a new port hand light forward.
As ever the weather has played quite a part in the proceedings as there has been tremendous squalls coming through with really heavy showers but in between there was the odd sunny spell which was delightful. Off to have a wee dram in the hotel this evening. For the day a measly 4' and the trip so far 44'
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