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23 February 2015

Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon}

This weekend we took a family jaunt along the Kennet and Avon canal, this time at Bradford-on-Avon.
This canal is a favourite of ours and we regularly take a walk alongside it at various spots locally.
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 Determined to use the DSLR more I had it at the ready.
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
The colours, detail and additions to the narrowboats caught my eye; plant pots, woodburner chimneys and even a heron on board.
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
This time the men led the way having some deep detailed conversation about WW2 as they walked side by side.
Occasionally the boy would look back - not looking for me but with concern about approaching dogs.
We are still working on that.
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Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
We found a bench upon which to sit, and shiver, whilst we had our lunch.
I'm determined not to let the weather stop us eating al fresco!
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At Avoncliff we stopped to take in the view, avoided the pub, and began our return to town.
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Following a selection of rain, sleet and hail the sun came out providing some perfect light and reflections on the water.
Canal Life {Bradford-on-Avon} // 76sunflowers
Finally, can we mention this boat?!
I love this boat. I'm not stalking the boat, honestly, but it is very similar to one that I have spotted before, and fell in love with.
The colours are beautiful and it looks so inviting.
Just to say I didn't, but I really wanted to peek in the portholes. I have images in my head of what lies beyond.
Every time I see these boats, and walk the canal, it ignites my desire for a simpler way of living.

Maybe one day.

As a weekend getaway.
Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall
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7 comments

  1. Ali C-S23 February 2015 at 16:30

    That is a gorgeous boat, sometimes I think the idea of having a moving home would be just about perfect for me...just me and the dogs! Oh okay the rest of them could come too...

    I always fancied living by the canal, often earmarked the houses at Horseshoe walk in Bath as I walked home that way in the light evenings...yeah I used to live in a bit of a fantasy world back them! xxx

    P.S Lovely photo's as always x

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  2. Katie25 February 2015 at 20:07

    lovely boat, and sounds like a lovely day all round! thank you for sharing your great pictures x

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  3. Charlotte | Baking Betsy26 February 2015 at 20:48

    Gorgeous photos! That last boat is lovely, I could totally live in that (if I got rid of 98% of all my possessions)

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  4. Little Steps28 February 2015 at 09:43

    Oh I'm loving the photos of the boats! Would love to rent one of those narrowboats for a weekend or maybe even a week ;) #CountryKids.

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  5. Coombe Mill (Fiona)28 February 2015 at 12:23

    What a great walk you guys all had, I'm impressed you braved the chilly weather long enough to have an alfresco lunch. It's such a treat to see canal boats, we don't have many down this way. Your two look like they're enjoying their walk out looking over the canals from the bridges. That house boat is beautiful. Thanks for linking up with Country Kids.

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  6. Redpeffer28 February 2015 at 17:52

    I love that boat too-I do enjoy a good canal walk. The fourth image up from the end is fantastic-great light.

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  7. Tin Box Traveller28 February 2015 at 21:03

    Fantastic photos and I know what you mean about that boat - it is really cute. I've been on a canal barge once and it was really chilled out. That is until it sprang a leak and we had to abandon our holiday. I'm sure the majority of canal holidays are much more relaxed :) #CountryKids

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I appreciate all comments, thank you! x x

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