Monthly Archives: August 2013

I spent several days in Kidderminster, partly because the place is quite interesting, and partly to do some work in the boat. Kidderminster is the center of carpet manufacturing in Britain. At one time, the manufacturing was THE industry, and … Continue reading →

I’ve travelled down the length of the Stourbridge canal, and what a contrast: immediately upon moving on from th Stourbridge arm, the cana changed from an urban, often industrial one, to an absolutely tranquil rural canal. Sheep, horses, the inevitable … Continue reading →

I toured to the end of Dudley #2 canal, and have descended from Windmill End junction along the length of the Dudley #1 canal to the bottom of the Delph flight of locks. Stopping for major shopping, provisioning, and their … Continue reading →

Today was again one of those days that reminded me why I wanted to do this. I have left Birmingham city, and toured along the main line: There are so many choices… I did my first 3 locks single-handed. Lots … Continue reading →

I am in Birmingham at Cambrian Wharf. This is a secure mooring area for visitors right in the heart of the city. Pat and Kerry have returned to Canada after a wonderful month of exploration and cruising. We have travelled … Continue reading →

Warwick We toured the castle, spending the day doing lots of the ‘tourist’ things. We saw two falconry (well, osprey, vulture, owl, eagle, and faclon) displays with amazing large raptors. Several flew close enough to the crowd so people ducked. … Continue reading →

We are in Warwick, having spent a couple of very laid back days. We stopped in Long Itchington, a delightful little village, with a sleepy, open feel to it. There was a very old house that Elizabeth I stayed in, … Continue reading →

Yesterday, we took the train to London, departing early in the morning after a long walk to the station. The train was fast, inexpensive and on time. We went to London primarily to see the War Cabinet rooms, Churchill’s government … Continue reading →

We are now in Rugby, and have spent time at Napton Junction, and Braunston, the crossroads of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals. Very busy, with LOTS of boats, and a lot of new hire boat (rental boats) people going … Continue reading →

The great weather has finally changed somewhat. We had a thundershower mid day Monday, then rain again in the evening. Tuesday started in the rain so we got underway in jackets, etc. but that quickly broke up leaving another beautiful … Continue reading →