Back aboard and looking forward to the Spring
Moored Kennet & Avon Canal
Back now to our other boat!
We had a fantastic time cruising the Canaries, our last stop being the lovely island of Maderia. Spotted a whale one afternoon while leaning over the balcony rail..
I have never seen in my life a whale in the wild. This one was around 75 or more yards away and I was really lucky that I got it in focus!
So back aboard and we are thinking about cruising again properly after having been trapped one way or other on this canal since September. We have to be just a little more patient as one of the locks on the Thames is undergoing winter maintenance until March 16th blocking our way to Oxford.
Tomorrow we are off to Newbury to pick up some bits and bobs to fill the larder and fridge, before moving off mid week to slowly make our way to Reading and the Thames! Can’t wait! 
Sue
Updated 24th April 2012
February 27th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Welcome back and thanks for bringing the warm weather with you
February 27th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Great pic of the whale Sue I thought we were luck seeing dolphins, glad you had a great time, enjoyed your cruise blog as well
Norwyn
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February 27th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Sprocky,
Oh yes lovely and warm for sure, not like when we left in the snow!
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Norwyn,
Lucky shot that. I also saw a single dolphin, so very fortunate this time. Glad you enjoyed the blog too, thanks.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Good to have you back Sue,
You don’t see many whales on the K&A!!!!
Charlie
February 28th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Welcome back both of you – glad you’ve had a good time – see you on the Fens we hope!
February 28th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Charlie,
Thanks, it is nice to be back, but nice to be away too!
No whales on the K&A, just be grateful I didn’t do a Winter Wassat on that!
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Carol,
Thanks! Yep for sure, we are on our way!