Settled in after an epic voyage along the Grand Union Canal. I'll write it up presently; but it had high adventures, like almost conking out in a tunnel
...rescuing shipwrecked sailors, and meeting friendly natives.
"You smell of oil" said Katie when I got home...
I don't really do jealousy but this comes close, I used to long for a canal boat holiday when young...
ReplyDeleteWe hired a barge on the Severn once long ago. Just one day but it was full of memories. Looking forward to reading more.
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ReplyDeleteI'd had misgivings, Caroline, having seen nose-to-tail narrowboats on the Shropshire Union canal as I walked to Llangollen, and thought it looked like hell, with the DADS all with their admiral hats on at the helm.... but this was a proper voyage, and everything was great!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to go on the Severn, Anji- but I imagine sailing upstream must be very slow going! ...though this particular boat had quite a small engine.
It is Delia, Deb- I messaged her as we approached Leighton Buzzard, and it turned out she lives 5 mins from the canal, so joined us and showed us the sights.
Sorry, I have missed some of your recent posts.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned on Flickr, I manage to become seasick on canals (the saddo I am), but have always secretly harboured the idea of living the life on a narrowboat. I get the feeling I would miss my space but it has such a romance to it I might still dream.
I think I'd need an onshore storage facility too, Bella if I were to take to the water! Though maybe having simplicity forced upon me would be helpful in staying focused.
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