Friday 20 April 2012

Life on the Kennet and Avon Canal!

Yes, John fell in! Actually, slid in would be more accurate as we moored for the night!
Oui, c'est le tour de John de nage dans le canal! En fait, il a glisse apres le bateau etait gare!!!



"Eye bombing" on the Kennet and Avon!
"Eye bombing" c'est la manie partout en europe, mais jen'ai jamais vue en France



Bedwyn Church Lock, one of 25 on the way to Devizes. Village of Bedwyn in the background.

The Bruce Tunnel at the end of all the locks ! 500m, named in honour of Thomas Bruce,Earl of Ailesbury, who supported its building in 1806. It took 3 years and 2 million bricks to complete in 1809.
Le tunnel Bruce a la fin de tous les ecluses!!! Thomas Bruce etait le plus impotant adherent de la construction du tunnel en 1806. Apres 3ans et 2million briques, voila, c'etait finis et rest en bon etat aujourdhui.






 The White Horse of Alton Barnes instigated by Robert Pile of Manor Farm , Alton Barnes , in 1812.
Le Cheval Blanc commande par Robert Pile, manor farm Alton Barnes, 1812.
And a white swan to be wary of as it protected its nesting mate by attacking the boat!
Et un cygne blanche. Il faut qu'on fasse attention car  il etait en train de  proteger sa "femme" en attaquant la peniche!!
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4 comments:

  1. Peter-dpm4721 April 2012 at 05:05

    C'est la vie John! What a way to celebrate Peter 's birthday.

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  2. JC21 April 2012 at 10:30

    John est moins crédible que Judith en sirène !!! Vous avez l'air d'avoir du soleil : tant mieux !!
    See you soon !!

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  3. Everil21 April 2012 at 23:47

    Well that's both of you been 'christened' now, so plain sailing from now on!!

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    1. Judith22 April 2012 at 03:55

      Let's hope so Everil! And ,Peter, you know you can rely on us to celebrate in style!!

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