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—  By Helm and CrewOctober 10, 2016

The Historic Canal du Centre: 30/7 – 31/7

Mons to La Louvière The next part of our plan was to experience the historic boat lifts on the old/historic Canal du Centre. For Ian, this was probably his most highly anticipated section of the entire three-month cruise. The combination of scenic territory, small waterway…
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—  By Helm and CrewSeptember 22, 2016

Into the War Zone: 26/7 – 29/7

Ath to Mons Lock Practice After a couple of days at Ath we set off on the pleasant and quiet Blaton-Ath Canal southwards to a stretch of some 19 locks: first nine rising (each about 3 m) and then ten descending. We were about to…
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—  By Helm and CrewSeptember 4, 2016

The Land of the Giants: 23/7 – 26/7

Geraardsbergen to Ath The best laid plans…. Having spent the past three nights in Geraardsbergen snug between two small lifting bridges we arranged for the one in front to be opened for us at 9.00 am so we could enter the lock which was just…
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—  By Helm and CrewAugust 23, 2016

Ex-Colonials Head up the Dender: 18/7 – 20/7

Dendermonde to Geraardsbergen To Aalst Jeannie and Jonathan arrived at Dendermonde as planned, got all settled on board and temporarily added the Canadian flag to our mast. We set off soon after for a short cruise to Aalst, the next town along the river Dender,…
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    Lisette on Cruising into new territory (3/06 – 7/06)June 18, 2025

    Hi Val, We never cease to be amazed by the serendipitous links we find as we continue our travels. Ian…

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    Hard to see you amongst all the rescue services, Lon! My brother arrives today and we'll tinker with the BRAS…

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    Thanks Don, fascinating insight - so effective even the duck hunters eventually had to outlaw their use.

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    Fascinating, Lisette and Ian. Chalon s/S sounds and looks lovely. I especially enjoyed reading about the history of photography. I…

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