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Weight(less) – Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

This week we were invited to share photos of something that is marked by its weight, or its air of weightlessness.  No apologies then for using our waterways experiences for this particular challenge. You don’t see too many commercial barges … Continue reading →

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Depth: Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

Say the word ‘depth’ to a boater, and the chances are they’ll immediately think ‘locks’. Bollene Lock above, one of the deepest in Europe at around 23 metres.  It’s cold, dark and spooky when you’re at the bottom.   Those … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stills: Entrances and Gateways

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

The approach to the Pouilly Tunnel seems innocuous enough; only when you’ve actually entered it do you find that long stretches are unlit.  This first journey through the tunnel took us almost an hour.  That’s a long time to hang … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Thresholds

Posted on April 4, 2014 by

The Weekly Photo Challenge was ‘Thresholds’.  I’ve included some shots from our travels on the waterways, including a sorry stray trying to stowaway on our boat, and a fleeting view of the mountains surrounding the vineyard of Boschendahl in Western … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stills: Going to the Dogs

Posted on December 22, 2013 by

I said ‘I like your hat’.  Are you deaf or what? When you’re locking along the French canals you’ll inevitably find your activities supervised by one of the many lock-keepers’ dogs along the way. For other interpretations of ‘Going to … Continue reading →

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