Category Archives: British Canals

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

By Geoff Woke up at a leisurely pace on our free, but excellent morning, after a cup of tea in bed, naturally.  We both had showers before our usual skimpy breakfast: dieting is not all it is cracked to be … Continue reading →