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A trip to Alcalali

Posted on 11/10/2020 by martin

Sunday 11/10/2020. We walked to the village to meet-up for the normal coffee and bacon butty, good chin wag with everyone before setting off to Marian and Martin’s. It’s lovely having family only two hours away, where we can enjoy … Continue reading →

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Grand Union canal to the Thames

Posted on 20/05/2018 by martin

We continued our journey, from Milton Keynes to Brentford, gradually reaching the Thames, the canal although hard work at times, is beautiful, we have seen some lovely sights, with swans and their signets, ducks, with their chicks, and also geese … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 28th September

Posted on 29/09/2016 by martin

Wednesday 28th September We woke up to clear skies, (that’s a bonus) just outside Bourne End moored at an old wharf. This mooring is owned by the Bourne End Spade Oak Trust who have bought up this small area between … Continue reading →

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Travelling back to Bourne End

Posted on 28/09/2016 by martin

26-27th September 2016 Having had a lovely time in Windsor, we decided to start heading towards Oxford, which is 70 miles away, as we only manage to travel about 8 miles a day, it will take sometime. First we had … Continue reading →

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Windsor – 25th September

Posted on 26/09/2016 by martin

Up early, Jane and Mia are coming for the day, and arrived at 8.30am in time for breakfast. Scramble eggs on toast, then a long walk around the park, along the riverbank so Dougal and Oreo could have some exercise. Mia was … Continue reading →

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Windsor – 24th September

Posted on 24/09/2016 by martin

Saturday 24th September 2016 Our day started with chores, Geoff checked the engine oil, weed box, and diesel, whilst I did the washing and hoovering, checked the water, and then we motored through the first lock, and onto the water … Continue reading →

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