Category: Canal Trips
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Limping Home
Last days are usually calm, quiet days. We always plan to give ourselves no more than 2 hours cruising time. After all, the boat has to be back before 09:30. Given our circumstances, stuck in Reading several hours further west than we had ever intended to be, today is not like a traditional last day,…
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One Night in Reading
You may have read our recent adventures on the inland waterways, and thought that the crew of the Ross’s Gull has had a very exciting time so far. In fact, you may even reason with yourself that it has been a little too exciting? If so then prepare yourself for more thrills, more spills, more…
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The Cuckoo’s Call
Cuckoo, cuckoo. I awoke early, to the sound of a male cuckoo singing his heart out. There are worse ways to begin a day, that’s for sure. A full English breakfast gave us all the energy we needed to get going, and we were soon off and moving. It wasn’t long before we were swinging…
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Life in the Slow Lane
After yesterday’s chaotic journey, today was much more sedate and relaxing. The Captain, the SSO, and I started the day with a pleasant walk along the towpath, from the moored up Ross’s Gull to the wooden swing bridge and back. The first thing we noticed was that it wasn’t raining. Then we spotted the near…
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The Big Day
You’ll probably be hearing the tale of the wellies in the shower for decades to come, I certainly know that I will. Always remember you heard it here first. I made a promise to my crew mates to clean something up with you, dear reader. As I have not been entirely truthful with you. Actually,…
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Completing Caen Hill
The Ship’s Boy was on breakfast duty this morning, so whilst he prepared his signature dish (Eggs Washington à la Harry), the Captain, the SSO, and I took a walk in the nearby nature reserve. Not only did this give us a chance to stretch our legs, it also gave me a chance to fly…
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The Green Castle
This is Inverary Castle, built upon the shores of Loch Fyne, the longest sea loch in Scotland.
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The Proposal
Apologies, signal is terrible here so there are no pictures in this entry yet. I’ll fix that as soon as I can. However, I think the words paint their own picture… It was cold overnight, for some of us at least. It transpired that the Captain’s bed had a double-sized duvet cover but only a…
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All Aboard!
Hello everyone, we’ve reached that time of year again… we are heading out onto the inland waterways. We’ve brought the whole crew together again, that’s five adults (or at least five people of adult age!) and Jerry. Roll call: Captain Josephine First Mate Elaine Bosun Scott (me) Chief Engineer Trevor Ship’s Boy Harry Site Security…