Cairnbaan - Crinan

After a bacon sandwich, Peter and I set out in the light rain to find the Iron Age marked stones at Achnabreck. Despite some navigational setbacks we did find them.
We set off from Cairnbaan, up to the highest point that I'm ever likely to take Calviere II. Peter H at the helm and me in the rain walking between the locks to take the mooring lines and operate the locks, although all the locks and bridges did have a keeper.
Once over the top, I took over the helm for the descent.
We stopped for a chat with most of the lock keepers. I did feel that the bridge keepers were missing out on meeting the canal users. All they got was a blast on the horn as we approached and a cheery wave as we past by.
On arrival at Crinan, we moored above the Crinan Basin, and went off to explore the village. This was completed in about 15 minutes, so we did it again!
We carried out some running repairs, rewhipping some lines and refitting the head of the boat hook.
Dinner was enjoyed in the Seafood.Bar of the Crinan Hotel, which was helped down by the local single malt.