Day 66 – A Hair Raising Day
The wild wind continued unabated today, preventing most boaters from travelling far, now they ‘can’. There's many waiting to go on the Llangollen Canal ... The post Day 66 – A Hair Raising Day appeared...
View ArticleDay 67 – A Slight Change Of Scenery
Today began late for us all on board, following a fun evening of film-watching and six-handed-rummy playing. An odd alcoholic beverage was also consumed ... The post Day 67 – A Slight Change Of Scenery...
View ArticleDay 68 – Cute Canal Creatures And A Chance Comment
It was a sublime balmy evening last night, and we sat out in the grassy area below Areandare watching the sunset once again. As I stood taking a few shots ... The post Day 68 – Cute Canal Creatures And...
View ArticleDay 69 – News From Air New Zealand
Not the news we'd like to have received, but unsurprising. It's also a relief to know one way or the other to be honest. Long-term it may be good news ... The post Day 69 – News From Air New Zealand...
View ArticleDay 70 – A Busy Doing Day
Today marks ten weeks since I began blogging daily in lockdown. Not that the country locked down ten weeks ago. But we did ... The post Day 70 – A Busy Doing Day appeared first on Barry & Sandra's...
View ArticleDay 71 – Lots Of Sitting
It’s been a very different day from yesterday. Not weather-wise. That continues to be amazingly hot and sunny. I just wish I could enjoy it! The post Day 71 – Lots Of Sitting appeared first on Barry...
View ArticleDay 74 – An Unexpected Return to Nantwich
Following yesterday’s Sainsbury’s failure, we had little choice but to return to Nantwich today. I'm appalled at their shocking customer service. The post Day 74 – An Unexpected Return to Nantwich...
View ArticleDay 76 – Third and Final Nantwich Trip
Due to the non-delivery of our planned Sainsbury’s grocery order on Saturday, we’ve ended up cruising to and from Nantwich three times in a week. The post Day 76 – Third and Final Nantwich Trip...
View ArticleDay 79 – All Weathers On Our Last Lockdown Day
The change in the weather over the past few days has been extraordinary. Especially today. This morning dark clouds loomed on the horizon to the west ... The post Day 79 – All Weathers On Our Last...
View ArticleRain Rain Gone Away!
So much for thinking summer had come back a week ago! The past few days we’ve had a drenching and almost persistent rain since Wednesday evening. The post Rain Rain Gone Away! appeared first on Barry...
View ArticleMarket Drayton To Norbury Car & Boat Hopping
After such a magnificent blue-sky day on Sunday, the British weather resumed it's grey and damp outlook. You have to grasp sunshine while you can here! The post Market Drayton To Norbury Car & Boat...
View ArticleSlow Progress From Norbury
One of the reasons so many people choose narrowboat living, is to slow down. When we made our New Zealand return plans, we booked Areandare into Debdale Wharf ... The post Slow Progress From Norbury...
View ArticleA Steamy Few Days Rescuing A Dad Boy
We had a magnificent weekend in Mountsorrel. What a splendid place it is. Well kept, and the locals appeared to relish living near the river. The post A Steamy Few Days Rescuing A Dad Boy appeared...
View ArticleGreat Progress To Great Haywood
Finally we’re making progress on our journey to wherever we’re going to be when we head to NZ. It’s so much easier without worrying about car. Not so easy to see Lisa and the boys though. It’s a...
View ArticleTwenty 2020 Gratitudes
Twenty-twenty. It's been a traumatic, often terrifying, yet strangely transformative year few will forget in a hurry. The post Twenty 2020 Gratitudes appeared first on Barry & Sandra's Adventures.
View ArticleSettling Back In Blighty On Board NB Areandare
Leaving Gisborne on Sunday 1st August, we flew back to the UK on Thursday 5th August. It's an interesting time to be flying that's for sure! The post Settling Back In Blighty On Board NB Areandare...
View ArticleWhat Is It Like Being Back On The Boat?
Having been back onboard our narrowboat now for almost two weeks, we're able to reflect on how it feels after a year living in New Zealand. The post What Is It Like Being Back On The Boat? appeared...
View ArticleNarrowboating Over Winter 2021 to 2022
Narrowboating over a British winter isn't for the fainthearted, but we're used to the ups and downs of it and enjoy the quietness on the cut. The post Narrowboating Over Winter 2021 to 2022 appeared...
View ArticleBarry’s UK Images August 2021 Onwards (Part 1)
Better late than never. Barry has finally edited & chosen a selection of stunning images from our travels since August 2021. Here's part 1. The post Barry’s UK Images August 2021 Onwards (Part 1)...
View ArticleBarry’s Images UK August 2021 Onwards (Part 2)
Enjoy the 2nd of Barry's slideshows. Our journey from Harecastle Tunnel to Ellesmere Port during winter 2021/22. With a few added extras ... The post Barry’s Images UK August 2021 Onwards (Part 2)...
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