Crossing Chirk Aqueduct ...

... while Martin takes a walk on the wild side.

This niche on the adjacent railway viaduct deserves a statue.

At Frankton Junction we turned right. Descending the first lock.

Approaching the new Perry Aqueduct.

Which is followed by a long straight stretch.

The arm leading to Rednal Basin

Passing through Rednal

Approaching Queens Head. A number of other boats have already arrived for the Aston Locks reopening the following day.

John Craven performed the official opening, and the VIP party took a trip down the newly opened section.

Rosie took a cooling swim ...

... then walked along the towpath for a bit.

The new Mill Arm Lift Bridge.

Approaching the current limit of navigation at Gronwen Bridge. Annette looks back.

This is as far as you can get ...

... and this is what lies beyond, awaiting restoration.

Returning along the straight section before Perry Aqueduct.

Ascending Fankton Locks.