David Neil leaves his marina to travel the Lea Navigation, the Hertford Union, Regents Canal and the Grand Union before arriving at Brentford and the Thames...
We spent the first few days in the marina finding our way around and getting to know our new neighbours, all very laid back and chilled out, just what we needed after two weeks continually on the move. The people around us were very friendly and welcoming and we slipped easily into our new way of life.
Eager to get started on our new adventure I was up and about by 7am, waking Joyce with a cup of tea. I had already completed my engine room checks: cooling system, water & oil levels, check in weed hatch for debris and a general look around to make sure everything is as it should be...
My previous post told the story of how our life aboard Art Deco ended and I thought that maybe it is a good idea to tell the story of how it started...
I can’t forget the night at Iffley lock, although I try hard to put it out of my mind. I can go days not thinking about it, but suddenly, for no reason, it jumps into my mind and I get a chill run down my spine.
