Day 22 Purton to Gloucester Docks ( a day of rain and more friends)

I dropped Garry back at Purton this morning and he set off along the Sharpness Canal towpath towards Gloucester Docks.

Today was very flat along the Sharpness canal. A number of barges and a dredger.

10 miles to Gloucester and 6 miles to Sharpness

Time for a cuppa at the Stable cafe for Garry.

As Garry arrived at the Pilot Inn he met his friend Tony, partner Louise and Cooper the cocker spaniel. We also met Clearwater friends, Sam, Toni, Lindsey and Max, Tracy and Georgia. Special thanks to Sam for driving around Gloucester to help with lifts!

We all walked along the canal with plenty of chatter and a few showers.

Toni, Lindsey and Tracy turned back after nearly 3 miles for a 'circular walk'.

The rest of us continued walking towards the docks.

We ended up at Hetty's place for coffee and delicious brownies. Thanks Sam for the recommendation!

It was lovely to catch up with everyone today and made the walk of nearly 5 miles for me (15 for Garry) much faster.

Rest Day tomorrow!

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