Managing the more than 2,000 miles of Inland waterways of the United Kingdom must be a mammoth task. In 2009 and 2010, when we first ventured to live aboard a narrowboat and enjoy all these treasures, they were maintained by British Waterways (BW). In July 2012, the year before we returned, British Waterways was transformed … Continue reading A VIF on board Areandare from Newark to Saxilby
River Trent
Arguably one of the best views from a side hatch
It's said if February is wet, there's an increased chance of a fine summer. That's reassuring as dampness pervades the air most days recently! Yesterday's journey from Gunthorpe to Newark was, according to our Nicholsons' Guide (it's an ancient edition mind you!), along one of the 'prettiest' stretches of the river. You could've fooled us! Of … Continue reading Arguably one of the best views from a side hatch