Most boaters we had spoken to before the trip and mentioned that the Tardebigge flight of 30 locks was arduous. A short while ago i saw a good friend post a photo from a walk there, perfect! Its easy to maintain social distancing while working the locks and man we were both in the mood … Continue reading Māhina Avon Ring – Days 6 and 7
Another little lay in today (saving energy for Sundays approaching mega marathon). The waterways have been quiet since we set off and i wasn't sure how today was going to go. The weekend would naturally attract more boaters but with this being a day where more things open would it get super busy? So far … Continue reading Māhina Avon Ring – Day 5
Oh the lie in felt so good! Apparently i was snoring before my head even hit the pillow! Thats the thing i need to remember is that mental anxiety as well as physical exercise can be tiring. The combination was like an adrenaline crash, stopping and shortly after piling into a heap on the sofa. … Continue reading Māhina Avon Ring – Day 4
The plan.......to be fair we made the plan super loose, just to know i could get back when i needed to. Right now, like everything else i am in limbo. Do i need to go back or can i keep travelling instead? Can i plan for seeing family and friends or not? I think i've … Continue reading Māhina Avon Ring – Day 3
Welcome back anxiety, ffs, hoping there will be a day on this trip where i don't get morning jitterbugs! Anyways, as normal, once moving, all is well. One thing I've noticed when you talk to boaters about trips, the trials and tribulations of the trip very much become just part of how it is boating … Continue reading Māhina Avon Ring – Day 2
It certainly felt like it was my first attempt at one. In truth i have written poetry before but only for myself. This is the first one i am sharing. It will not be the last. The grains of what makes us, they stir but remain Smaller than particles of sand Ever shifting, ever changing … Continue reading Fisher Price’s My First Poem
That Niggling Thought 