Nov 9

All quiet on the British front. Remembrance weekend is the event- and that is a different experience than Remembrance Day in Canada. Such a major single event at Saints, a specific Legion event in many Canadian communities, and a REALLY big deal throughout Britain. There is a palpable feeling of remembrance (understandably so) here in Britain. History is such an immediate, regular , and real experience here, (even though recent history here includes the battle of Bosworth 1485, Hmmm).

I was intrigued, as last week as mom, dad, and I ascended the Watford locks, that there was a Spitfire doing aerobatics just ahead of the locks. I tried to get photos, but the plane was so low- I have a lot of fly speck pics, or out of focus leaves, but this was the best.

aerobatics over the Watford locks- a surprising airshow!

aerobatics over the Watford locks- a surprising airshow!

There is something very special to see and hear a plane like that, flying so low and doing things that made the plane so special during that critical time for Britain.

I continue to experience the challenges of learning about change ringing of bells. Physical, mental, and a team activity. There are more than 45 towers with ringable bells within 15km of Braunston, so there are no shortages of opportunities.

 

About Ed Mortimer

I'm a retired school teacher, now living on my Dutch cruiser in France. I'm touring as much of the canals and river systems as I can. This blog describes what I do and where I've been. I did spend 5 years on first a narrowboat, and then this boat, in Britain.
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