Leaving this town - the journey begins

I have begun to write up the minor drama which was my first night's cruise in the mission Northwards, but am waiting to moor somewhere with mobile signal before I can upload it. Lesson 1: Mobile signal is worse in Braunston than anywhere else I have ever moored. Lesson 2: Check that your boat has enough diesel for your mission.

Here are a few pictures from the first night, Tuesday 23 September 2008: