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!
isolation for corona virus
Day 62 – Another Quiet Day On The Cut
One day blends seamlessly into another here on the Shropshire Union Canal. Today has been another quiet day of working and contemplation ...
Day 15 – Hoping For A Brighter Future
I'm slowly watching all the 'top 100 documentaries we can use to change the world'. The first one shocked me to the core. But surprised me not at all ...
Day 13 – Like Little Kids Going On A Big Adventure
Incredibly it's eleven years to the day that we had a 'farewell for now' party in NZ before heading to UK for our first six-month narrowboating adventure ...
Day Eleven – A Walk Up Hurleston Locks
Today we walked up Hurleston Locks, which opened on Friday after almost 5 months of repairs. Then another lovely family Skype this time in UK ...
Day Seven – Such A Sense Of Stillness
It’s quite surreal isn’t it? This sense of stillness, and soothing sort of calm, that’s descended on the world? Here on the embankment in Nantwich we can look over the towpath, a few roads, paths and the Canal Centre. There’s hardly a soul in sight. An occasional car, van or lorry. Fewer people walking past … Continue reading Day Seven – Such A Sense Of Stillness
Day Six Let Lockdown Commence Nationally Now
Finally the UK is in 'lockdown'. Hopefully the directive is being heeded. Mostly the situation's out of our control; but we CAN control how we react ...
Day Five Re-Tracing Our Steps Just In Case
We've been saying for many years that it's best not to plan too far in advance, as you never know what the next day may bring. Never more true than today ...
Day Four – Sunny Spring Cleaning
It's been a glorious sunny day perfect for spring cleaning, making the most of isolation, and not reading about the current challenges until this evening ...
Day One – Off Grid Near Nantwich
In case you’re wondering yes I’m safely back on board Areandare after a magical and memorable holiday in Barbados. Wow! What a special place. And how fortunate do I feel to have had such a special time before the world changed? Tomorrow I’ll tell you all about it ... well not everything of course. I’ve … Continue reading Day One – Off Grid Near Nantwich