We left the mooring at Stortford at 1100. Usually we can get to Harlow in a day but the route planner said we should end up in Roydon if we were to make this 8 day trip.
The daily check revealed no problems except the usually prop shaft bolts a little loose. These are tightened every day before we set off for the day. Oil and water are checked too.
It was nice to get beyond Harlow. This is the limit of weekend trips so I won't dwell too much on the first part of the journey.
On going through Roydon lock, we were invited to a lock party. There were a number of other boaters already there. After a bit of dinner we went along and were introduced to Steph, John, Vijay, Harry, Danny & Gill. (Sorry if the spellings are a little out).
We knew Harry from the Moorhen moorings but it was great to meet other boaters on this part of the river. You never know when you need a hand.
Needless to say,we stayed at Roydon lock overnight.
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