We arrived in beautiful Bath Thursday 20th March. This breathtaking city is perched on the sides of the valley through which the Avon river – and the western end of the Kennet and Avon – flows. But first – the journey to here!!! We left our mooring at Whaddon Lane Bridge in good time and…
DetailsAfter conquering locks 50 down to 29 we still had 7 to get through before officially finishing the 29 lock flight. By comparison this stretch was easy and we met a lovely couple – Bill and Linda – from Canada who helped us with the last few and then came on a ride down to…
DetailsWe left Devizes Marina on Saturday with much enthusiasm and some trepidation to begin the journey we had been planning for so many years. With a little (lot of) help from Chris we made our way out of the marina and into the canal and progressed the couple of miles to the Devizes wharf where…
DetailsAfter almost 3 months in Canada and the USA with family and friends we have finally returned to England and taken up residence on Celtic Maid. The story and pictures of our brilliant holiday can be found at www.getjealous.com/narrowboataussies We have spent the last week, since arriving in England on Friday 7th March, purchasing household…
DetailsAfter arriving in the UK on November 28th 2013, following a stopover in Dubai with friends Max and Jenny, we commenced the search for the ideal narrowboat to call home for the next few years. We were fortunate in experiencing the wonderful hospitality of Chris and Sue in Edgware and Max and Jenny (again) in…
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