Telford suggested planting gorse and broom along the canal banks to hold them together - really grateful for that.  It's been a colourful journey with blue skies (most of the time) and plenty of flowers, flags and peoples from many parts of the world.  Good walk yesterday on General Wade's road up into the hills with views of  mountains to the north still with snow near the tops.  We may tackle one of these tomorrow - weather permitting. At the moment though we will relax with a cold white wine and a salad. Looking forward to the walk tomorrow