We initially explored the Llangollen Canal shortly after purchasing our first narrowboat, Northern Pride, in April 2009. We loved it then, and our feelings have only since magnified. Admittedly it's not all plain sailing (pun intended!). Many areas lack good internet coverage, which is crucial for my online work. A fair proportion is relatively rural, … Continue reading An Extended Stay On The Lovely Llangollen Canal
Llangollen Canal
Back To The Bubble and Beyond
Cruising off the Llangollen Canal in Monday morning, we met quite a few boaters en route. There was a couple from Scotland on their boat with two dogs for two weeks ...
The England Lockdown Easing Experiment Begins
Yesterday, Saturday 4th July, marked the day the people of England start to ‘enjoy’ more freedom again. Boaters who don’t live aboard can stay aboard ...
Living On The Edge At Times
We relished the quietness of a few of night's mooring near Bettisfield, watching the spectacular sunsets once again, right on the edge of the Welsh border.
Moving To The Meres and Mosses
Having exhausted our 14-day stay near Whitchurch, on Monday evening we moved just past Whixall Moss. That journey entailed a working few Lift Bridges
Welcome Back Summer!
We were so blessed during the (first) lockdown to enjoy blue sky and sunshine most days. That outlook felt like a dim and distant memory until today ...
Cruising The Llangollen Canal
We’d been dreading moving from our lockdown bubble mooring near Hurleston Junction. It had become our ‘new normal’ after over ten weeks of remaining in the same location. Surprisingly it’s actually been extremely pleasant to cruise again, and moor in different spots. The change in the weather from the beautiful blue skies and clear nights … Continue reading Cruising The Llangollen Canal
Day 80 – Moving On Up And Out
Yesterday I read an email from Air New Zealand which freaked me out. They announced 3 phrases of keeping their company going - Survive; Revive; and Thrive.
Meandering On The Montgomery and Llangollen Canals
We spent most of October on the lovely Llangollen Canal, our third cruise there, with a meander on the Montgomery for the first time ...
Barry’s Favourite Images of 2016 Part One
Barry's a little late posting his favourite images this year, due to other commitments. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait - I'm excited to be revisiting the memories all the amazing places we visited in 2016. Over to Barry ... Areandare's 2016 pictorial journey begins Shugborough Hall looking bleak and leafless! Then onto the … Continue reading Barry’s Favourite Images of 2016 Part One