Free Ride 2011-07-21 This butterfly sat on the boat pole of our narrow boat as we chugged along the Grand Union Canal. Eventually a side wind came and blew it away. Thanks for the comments on yesterday's shot. We are home (and I just slept 12 hours - 3500 km in the car and 200 in the boat) and I looked at yesterday's shot on my big screen instead of the laptop screen - significantly over-saturated. I reduced today's picture's saturation by about 30% before posting.
Working the Locks 2011-07-18 One more from the hotel, then we are on the road again. Here is the first mate preparing the next lock, crew (responsible for windlass and rope work) just exiting the boat, and our boat waiting between locks on the Watford flight of the Grand Union Canal. Many many thanks for the many comments on yesterday's shot. I'm very grateful.
Cruising by Braunston A section of the Oxford Canal, just west of the Braunston Junction with the Grand Union Canal. This is just a 'teaser' - the first shot I've processed. We are off the boat, having spent a nice dry week on the water. Now recovering for a day in Cambridge before heading back to the continent. There was no internet (and no TV or radio) on the boat, of course - and we didn't stop at any WIFI-enabled pubs. We had a strenuous but great time.
