Le Canal

So this year we broke with tradition. We didn't have a holiday on our narrowboat. What?! I hear you cry....no really, we didn't. We went to France. Firstly we had a few nights in the Alps to catch a couple of stages of the Tour de France (or not as the case may be but that…Read more Le Canal

Tug Services

We have been moored along the Trent & Mersey where it runs close to the River Weaver for a couple of weeks, which has afforded us some beautiful walks and bike rides looping the river and canal. Last weekend I was treated to both the Northwich Regatta and the visiting 1903 steam Tug, The Daniel…Read more Tug Services

Big Smoke

Being invited to attend the National Historic Ships Register photography competition awards afforded me the opportunity to visit the big smoke.  Arriving the night before on the late evening train gave us a full day to enjoy a bit of sightseeing. The ceremony aboard HQS Wellington was really good and although I didn't win in…Read more Big Smoke

Weaving Our Way

Our journey has taken us alongside a river. The canal is perched above the River Weaver and at it's closest point a magnificent structure enables boats to travel up and down between the two. But more of that another time. We aren't there yet. For now though, we are close enough to trade the towpath…Read more Weaving Our Way