Left Littleport at 715. Stopped to empty the loo at Ely.
At Popes Corner we took the left branch onto the River Cam and up to Upware. Here we turned off and into Reach Lode lock. This a short lock, 63ft max.
After that we turned off Reach Lode into Wicken Lode. As we were about to turn a cruise came out of it, and was able to tell us that there were no other boats up there. Wicken Lode is narrow and lined with Water Lilies. Turned round at the junction and back to Reach Lode.
Then we turned back up Reach Lode and then off onto Burwell Lode. The moorings at Burwell were full so we did not stop. We turned round and headed back to Reach Lode, which we followed to the end at Reach. Here we managed to moor on what were supposed to be GOBA moorings, but the only evidence of that was one sign.
After 6pm we walked into the village to the Devils Dyke pub which has its own brewery. It was a good job that we were early as everyone that arrived after us was told that they were fully booked for food. The menu looked very good and the food was excellent, so we had a three course meal. We were also able to try two of their own beers. Unfortunately the seasonal IPA ran out before we could try it.
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