What a wonderful week we had on 'Hazel'. Staying on a canal boat in stormy conditions in the wet and wild North West isn't for the faint-hearted, but it was a challenged we embraced.
Chris was a lovely, friendly, interesting guy who was always available to help with teething problems.
The basin is quiet and serene. Feeding the geese is great fun!
Our dog thoroughly enjoyed her walks along the towpaths and meeting the varied people passing by the boat.
Friends who live locally joined us on the all-important trip travelling down the waterways and we all found it exciting and utterly charming.
Chris and his crew are doing amazing work restoring these wooden canal boats and running their charity - glad to have met them and been able to contribute in some way.