Category Archives: history and excursions

May 10

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

I spent yesterday in Antwerp, doing the tourist things (but on a bike), checking out the restored old city, and getting bits for the boat at the chandlery. And then I began the exit from where I had moored, northward … Continue reading →

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Nov 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Well, I thought that, having said I was finished with my main objectives, that I would show what I’ve accomplished. Oven the 2.5 years (approx) of cruising, I’ve cruised and explored all of the green highlighted waterways. I’ve missed a … Continue reading →

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Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to travel and explore, in my wanderings around Britain. I’ve had support from family and friends, and have met many new friends while on the waterways. I spent a … Continue reading →

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August 1

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned … Continue reading →

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July 27

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Return to England and wandering in my boat. I met Pat and Kerry who have looked after the bot while I returned to Canada. They cruised from Rugby to Shardlow, a section the the waterways I have explored several times. … Continue reading →

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Feb 24

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! 33,000km of travel in 9 weeks, and I am just about done with long excursions for a while. Time to get back on the canals and move slowly. I am back in Britain, moored in Braunston Marina, in Britain, … Continue reading →

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Jan 26

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Sorry folks, I know it has been over a month since I last posted. Anyways, here is the new year update. I’ve been in Canada, starting in the Vancouver area of BC, and then doing the Alberta tour, as I … Continue reading →

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Dec 4

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

England Not a lot of photogenic moments now, but lots of activity on the ringing front. I’ve been fortunate to revisit all of the towers that were important in my initial introduction to English change ringing. Now beyond the initial … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Back in England. Finished the Scottish adventure with a (long) drive back. Drove through north Yorkshire National Park, with a delightful experience, but not that restful as we wend from Sedburgh through to Ripon. It was very different to see … Continue reading →

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Nov 22

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Scotland. We toured to Inverness, especially to visit the battle site of Culloden, the last major land battle fought on British soil. This was essentially a civil war between the Jacobites (who wanted a Monarchy with a Stuart king) and … Continue reading →

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