Helm and Crew – Page 17

— By Helm and CrewJune 6, 2017

Heading towards Neptunia: 30/08 – 31/08

Mons to Antoing Under the Bridge One last war-related visit was taken early in the morning. When we were last in Mons, one of our barge neighbours – Andy Soper – told us of a memorial under the railway bridge across that crossed the canal on…

— By Helm and CrewJune 3, 2017

The Army comes to Town: 26/08-29/08

Thieu to Mons Wobbling into Mons We had a relaxing morning as the next leg to Mons was not long and we’d done it before so we were familiar with the locks we would be using along the route. We decided to stretch our legs…

— By Helm and CrewMay 21, 2017

Sliding down the Canal: 22/08 – 24/08

Thuin to Ronquières and Waterloo Back to Abbaye d’Aulne Today was the last day the lock at Abbaye d’Aulne was to be open and our sights were set on the Ronquières inclined plane so we left Thuin at a reasonably early hour. After yet another relaxing…

— By Helm and CrewApril 28, 2017

Appointment with a Vet: 19/08 – 21/08

Pont-sur-Sambre to Thuin No, we have not succumbed to the charms of Panache and taken a pet on board, our next visitor is a veterinarian. We’ve arranged to meet in three days time, probably at Thuin. That will then leave us one more day to…