tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274848634500928376.post7286541224584166588..comments2019-07-25T10:51:06.883+01:00Comments on Narrow boats SICKLE and CHALICE: An Unusually Hot DayAlan Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05818658735421434869noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274848634500928376.post-59465268007065551932012-05-28T21:41:39.269+01:002012-05-28T21:41:39.269+01:00Indeed so, Adam.
This seems to be one very busy b...Indeed so, Adam.<br /><br />This seems to be one very busy bit of canal these days, in no small part due to the large number of big marinas that have sprung up in that locality. Obviously the fact it was both the weekend, and excellent weather had helped bring out boats in large numbers, although I got the impression many were not going to be going through any locks!<br />I realised as we were doing it that there are some truly stunning views on that stretch, too.Alan Fincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818658735421434869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274848634500928376.post-41873767430610627712012-05-28T17:50:20.340+01:002012-05-28T17:50:20.340+01:00One of my favourite bits of canal trivia concerns ...One of my favourite bits of canal trivia concerns the shared section between Napton and Braunston: boats going north on the GU travel it one way, while boats going north on the Oxford go the other way!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.com