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As promised, here are a whole series of photos from the Ascension Day parade in Brugge that I was fortunate to be able to attend.The individual presentations tell biblical stories from the beginning of the world, through to life after … Continue reading
I had a good day in Brugge- and will fill you in on the parade/procession when I get a good wifi day. I left Brugge as part of a convoy: this is how they avoid lifting the bridges randomly and … Continue reading
Canal from Plassendale to Brugge was larger and very quiet, until I met a convoy of 20 boats close together. This is because they only raise the bridges for convoys of boats- and when I arrived, no convoy, so I … Continue reading
First day in Belgium, single-handed, my first lock, first lift bridge… The sun was out, light breezes, and it is spring! This all makes the start of this part of my adventures really special. I’m moving from Nieuwpoort through the … Continue reading
We made it! First crossing of the English Channel in my new boat ‘Wandering Canuck Too’. Not without a little drama, we had an engine overheat issue as we left Rochester on the Medway. Probably … Continue reading
I’m on my way across the English Channel. All good with beautiful blue skies, light winds and and little seas. It is very different to be headed towards such big waters, shared with wind farms, large commercial vessels and innumerable … Continue reading
I’m moving along in terms of getting the electrical systems upgraded in this new-to-me boat. The weather has really been chilly and there have been few moments of spring warmth and sunshine, so getting boat maintenance done is an ok … Continue reading
I’m moored at Medway Bridge Marina, on the Medway just downstream of the motorway and train bridge. This is the place where the electronic people have been to install my chartplotter (read sat-NAV (or GPS) for boats). That is matched … Continue reading
OMG! What a great experience for my first expedition on the new boat. ‘Wandering Canuck Too’ has become both my home and new favourite! I left the marina at Penton Hook on the Thames, at 0800h on Monday, April 11, … Continue reading
View at the bow of the new boat. I’m likin’ the new livery! This will be my adventure home for the forseeable future! The plan is to pick up my friends Chris and Nick tomorrow, and then begin the trip … Continue reading
