Here is one of the long boats on the canal. Most have beds, kitchens and bathing facilities. It was interesting to see the drivers make their way with these through the canal. They were responsible for switching the locks (no lock masters here) and we wondered how on earth they eventually turned around and apparently it is not done that quickly or easily. Still I was enviously when I watched the boaters putter by with a cup of tea in hand and waving to fools like us gawking at them.
We have at times considered selling up and buying one of these and living on it permanently.
ReplyDeleteSo, what's stopping you, my friend? You can bring your computer along and study on the boat, can't you? Just think of how much closer to the earth you will be and how much more meaningful your course of studies become.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right a good boat though costs about £72,000, which is about what the house is worth......
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