Category Archives: adventures afield

May 22

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Leiden: I travelled from Delft towards Leiden, choosing a rural mooring (free!) for a night, so that I could prep the boat for the arrival of Nick and Chris. I am still struggling with electrical issues, mostly because the installers … Continue reading →

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May 17

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Delft: (part 2) So I was misinformed. The Nieuw Kirk IS undergoing restoration, but for 7 Euro, you can climb the 347 steps to the top of the tower, (and listen to the 48! bells in the carillon, and view … Continue reading →

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May 13

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

NOTE: I have changed the location finder on the menu underneath the main picture. Click here and you will find out where I am and where I’ve been. I spent 2 nights in Willemstad, because I was awaiting delivery of … Continue reading →

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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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May 8

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

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 →

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May 4

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

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 →

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April 9

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

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 →

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March 24

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

I’m moving in, so there are boxes and detritus everywhere, but I thought I’d post a few photos of the boat as she is. I’m spending the next days finishing the move aboard, getting the refit of navigation electronics, and … 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 30

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Finished! I’ve toured the major canals and waterways of Britain, and accomplished much of what I’d set out to do. Sure, there are a few smaller waterways I’ve missed, and there will always be opportunities to see more, or re-visit … Continue reading →

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