Monthly Archives: July 2015

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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July 19

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

A very different week! I traveled, instead of by boat at 5km/h, by rail and air to Canada, through Manchester to Calgary, much faster! I spent the week visiting family and friends; primarily at a family reunion at a guest … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Back on the canal system. We made our way up the Northampton flight of narrow locks, reveling in the easy, small gates, and good weather (broken clouds, slight breeze). Saw the smoke trails (red, white, and blue) from a distant … Continue reading →

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July 4

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

River Nene: An interesting river, fully navigable from Northampton to the Wash (ocean), it is tidal only to Peterborough. After Oundle, we had some really hot weather, and decided to stay in a lovely mooring outside a pub, which had … Continue reading →

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