I had a marvellous day in Manchester on Thursday, enhanced by the continuing beautiful weather. There was not a cloud in the sky as Davie took me for a walk along the city’s canals. I hadn’t checked into my hotel yet so Davie very kindly wheeled, and when necessary carried, my little case the whole way. It was so great to see him. We stopped for lunch at a lovely smart little canal-side café and had a good chat as we are our poached eggs on breakfast muffins. Then we continued our walk. I love the industrial history of these canals, which meant that coal and raw materials could be carried right into the centre of the city and that textiles could be transported back out of the city easily. There were lots of little bridges over the canals, some of them very picturesque, and geese lounging about on the towpaths that hissed at us if we got too close.
We met up with Chanel for an excellent Italian dinner and when discussing our day Davie said,
“I hope that you haven’t had enough of canals”
“I could never have enough of canals!” I replied, upon which Davie and Chanel presented me with a voucher for an afternoon tea canal trip for four of us for Mothers' Day! I was touched and delighted. It will last for two hours, and we will definitely be back in Manchester soon to enjoy it.
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